How to travel from Falmouth to St Ives

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Compare bus and train for Falmouth to St Ives

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falmouth to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 18 miles (30 km)

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$12

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$10

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1h 33m

Average total duration

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1h 3m

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30m

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52m

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The cheapest way to travel from Falmouth to St Ives is a bus with an average price of $6.

This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to St Ives:

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to St Ives costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Falmouth to St Ives is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to St Ives take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Falmouth and St Ives including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Falmouth to St Ives among Omio's users.

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from Falmouth to St Ives

How to get from Falmouth to St Ives by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Falmouth to St Ives is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western RailwayC48075 · C42205 · Y15520
    10:48 AM1h46
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    12:34 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $81One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great Western RailwayC48075 · C42205 · Y15520
    10:48 AM1h46
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    12:34 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $81One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC48065 · Y41628 · Y15485
    8:48 AM1h44
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    10:32 AMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $151One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC48063 · C42417 · Y15476
    8:18 AM1h45
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    10:03 AMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $151One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC48072 · C04999 · Y15511
    10:18 AM1h45
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    12:03 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC48070 · C42423 · Y15502
    9:48 AM1h45
    Falmouth Town (FMT)
    11:33 AMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $171One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Falmouth to St Ives

Travel to St Ives easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Falmouth to St Ives.

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There are 2 options to travel between Falmouth and St Ives including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Falmouth to St Ives is a bus with an average price of $6.

This is compared to other travel options from Falmouth to St Ives:

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Falmouth to St Ives costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Falmouth to St Ives is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to St Ives take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

The distance from Falmouth to St Ives is approximately 18 miles (30 km).
The average frequency per day from Falmouth to St Ives is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Falmouth and St Ives as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Falmouth to St Ives:
  • Buses mostly depart from Falmouth, Berkeley Vale and arrive in St Erth, A30.
  • Trains mostly depart from Falmouth Town (FMT) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Falmouth to St Ives, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Go Cornwall Bus to go to St Ives by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to St Ives by train.
Omio customers who travel from Falmouth to St Ives often also extend their vacation to go to London, Penzance, Newquay, Truro, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Ives and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St Ives to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In St Ives, you can take a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path, enjoy a boat trip to Seal Island, visit the St Ives Museum, participate in a local art workshop, and explore vibrant local markets. Best sights include the Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, St Ives Harbour, Porthmeor Beach, and The Leach Pottery.
To fully enjoy the charming town of St Ives, two to three days are ideal for exploring its beautiful beaches, art galleries, and local attractions.

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