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Compare train, bus, 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 $25.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$122 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from London to St Ives by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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L23084 · P30958Other options
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L23079 · P30908
L23078 · L23262 · P30888
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This is compared to other travel options from London to St Ives:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Ives costing on average $25 (€21).
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Ives costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Travel with Eastern Airways, Azul, 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 Rail, first_great_western to go to St Ives by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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