What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Exeter is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Exeter. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Exeter via Penzance Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Exeter. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Exeter St Davids via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from St Ives to Exeter?

The distance between St Ives and Exeter is 129 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £24 - £170.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Exeter?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from St Ives to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Exeter bus from?

St Ives to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Exeter train from?

St Ives to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.

Train or bus from St Ives to Exeter?

The best way to get from St Ives to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £24 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the St Ives to Exeter bus arrive?

St Ives to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the St Ives to Exeter train arrive?

St Ives to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Exeter is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from St Ives to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives to Exeter?

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St Ives to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Exeter by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 41m
£24–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Exeterbus Ukn49 / ...
5h 21m
£6–10
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Exetercar 107.1 mi
1h 54m
£26–38
Bus via Cornwall College
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Cornwall Collegebus T2
2. Take the bus from Cornwall College to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
6h 3m
£13–28

St Ives to Exeter by train

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Exeter, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Exeter twice daily. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice daily.

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