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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Bridge Street via Penzance Bus Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Reading via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Reading is 267 miles. The road distance is 242.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading, including transfers.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 20m.

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

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

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

Reading is 1h behind St Ives (Cornwall). It is currently 6:54 AM in St Ives (Cornwall) and 5:54 AM in Reading.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading.

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

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St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 46m
£135–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 20m
£34–54
Drive 240.8 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Readingcar 240.8 mi
4h 33m
£60–86
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 49m
£150–514
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 26m
£100–447

St Ives (Cornwall) to Reading by train

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Distance: 265.3 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £130–250 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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