What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £75 - £320 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs £100 - £400.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Edinburgh is 636 miles. The road distance is 544.6 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs £250 - £800.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or fly from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs £250 - £800. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £320 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the time difference between St Ives (Cornwall) and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind St Ives (Cornwall). It is currently 12:31 PM in St Ives (Cornwall) and 11:31 AM in Edinburgh.

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh is 545 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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 Hayle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
12h 5m
£252–802
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
8h 30m
£75–316
Drive 541.5 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburghcar 541.5 mi
9h 27m
£129–187
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 2m
£190–437
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
7h 20m
£104–398
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
8h 18m
£100–307
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 10m
£106–300
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 41m
£110–482

St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh by bus and train

12Weekly Services

12h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 632.7 mi
Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Hayle to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £250–800 and the journey takes 10h 46m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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