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 £15 - £65 and takes 6h 16m.

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 53m 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 Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 National Express, depart from Bus 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 41m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Station, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 56m.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, 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 1:21 AM in St Ives (Cornwall) and 12:21 AM 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 53m 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 Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 41m
£57–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
6h 16m
£15–62
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 406 / ...
5h 56m
£24–57
Drive 106.4 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Exetercar 106.4 mi
1h 53m
£27–39

St Ives (Cornwall) 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 £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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