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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €320.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€320 Average price | €119 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to St Ives:
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Ives costing on average €98.
A bus is €115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Ives costing on average €142.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around €98 compared to roughly €98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.06. The journey takes 6h 49m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to St Ives
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.
FlixBus8:00 AM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road€221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h25London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMPenzance, Station Road€221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92284:30 PM1h10London Stansted Airport5:40 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport€401One-way0 transfers
Other options
C00802 · Y155819:53 AM5h35London Paddington (PAD)3:28 PMSt Ives station (SIV)€1061One-way1 transfer- C01222 · Y155517:59 AM5h59London Paddington (PAD)1:58 PMSt Ives station (SIV)€1061One-way1 transfer
- W34793 · Y155618:30 AM5h59London Paddington (PAD)2:29 PMSt Ives station (SIV)€1061One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:59 PM9h01London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMPenzance, Station Road€291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM8h40London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 AMPenryn, Falmouth University€321One-way0 transfers
NX40610:30 PM8h23London, Victoria Coach Station6:53 AMSt Erth, A30€421One-way0 transfers
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BA78258:45 AM5h10London Heathrow Airport1:55 PMNewquay Cornwall Airport€5471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to St Ives:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Ives costing on average €119.
A bus is €278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Ives costing on average €320.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow 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.
- Travel with Eastern Airways, Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to St Ives by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to St Ives by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways, easyJet.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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