How to travel from London to St Ives

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to St Ives

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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Driving

$124

Average price

$30

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Cheapest

$180

Average price

$122

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 47m

Average total duration

5h 17m

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30m

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7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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30m

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6h 58m

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3h 58m

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3h 0m

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5h 29m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

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Eastern Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to St Ives is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Ives costing on average $124 (€99).

A bus is $150 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Ives costing on average $180 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from London to St Ives is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to St Ives take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and St Ives including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to St Ives among Omio's users.

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from London to St Ives

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM9h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayP22668 · P30946
    12:05 PM5h23
    London Paddington (PAD)
    5:28 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayP22673 · P30982
    2:03 PM5h27
    London Paddington (PAD)
    7:30 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayP22666 · P22972 · P30926
    11:03 AM5h26
    London Paddington (PAD)
    4:29 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayP29999 · P30999
    3:03 PM5h27
    London Paddington (PAD)
    8:30 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM8h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:40 AMPenryn, Falmouth University
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:59 PM8h56
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:55 AMPenzance, Station Road
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to St Ives.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and St Ives including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to St Ives is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $94 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Ives costing on average $124 (€99).

A bus is $150 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Ives costing on average $180 (€143).

The fastest way to travel from London to St Ives is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to St Ives take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from London to St Ives is approximately 250 miles (403 km).
The average frequency per day from London to St Ives is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to St Ives:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to St Ives, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eastern Airways, Loganair, British Airways to go to St Ives by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to St Ives by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to St Ives:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to St Ives often also extend their vacation to go to Penzance, Newquay, Truro, Bristol, Hayle. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Ives and these popular destinations at a great price.
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