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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter is to bus which costs £9 - £30 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £26 - £40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Albert Pier Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) 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 38m.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Exeter is 129 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £30 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter bus arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

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

Exeter is 1h behind St Ives (Cornwall). It is currently 11:34 PM in St Ives (Cornwall) and 10:34 PM in Exeter.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter train arrive?

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 38m
£63–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
5h 20m
£9–30
Drive 106.4 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter106.4 mi
1h 52m
£27–38
Bus via Cornwall College
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Cornwall CollegeT2
2. Take the bus from Cornwall College to Bampfylde Street406 / ...
6h 2m

St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter by train

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Distance: 128.4 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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 £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 3h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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