What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives (Cornwall) and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Albert Pier Road and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via St Erth, Plymouth and Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Elephant and Castle is 307 miles. The road distance is 279.2 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £110 - £250.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle bus from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle train from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.

Train, bus or fly from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £440 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

Elephant and Castle is 1h behind St Ives (Cornwall). It is currently 9:16 AM in St Ives (Cornwall) and 8:16 AM in Elephant and Castle.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, 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 St Erth to PlymouthPenzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to London PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington / ...
6h 40m
£110–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
10h 48m
£19–44
Drive 277.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle277.6 mi
5h 9m
£70–101
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NQY - LHR
8h 26m
£148–437
Bus via Truro
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus StationT2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
11h 56m
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)NQY - LCY
8h 36m
£250–593
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
9h 5m
£108–318
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
8h 22m
£112–446
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Truro
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
6h 33m
£66–324

St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Elephant & Castle station via St Erth, Plymouth, London Paddington, and Paddington station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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