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Compare bus, train, and flight for St Ives to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to London:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to London costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to London costing on average $227 (€185).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom St Ives to London
How to get from St Ives to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Ives to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 922712:30 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 922712:30 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RK 922712:30 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport1:45 PMLondon Stansted Airport$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y15513 · W3458312:03 PM5h26St Ives station (SIV)5:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1041One-way1 transfer
- Y15592 · W345984:03 PM5h21St Ives station (SIV)9:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1201One-way1 transfer
- Y15552 · W345932:03 PM5h21St Ives station (SIV)7:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:25 PM8h30Penzance, Station Road5:55 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$311One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:50 PM8h50Penzance, Station Road9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 PM8h50Penzance, Station Road6:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way0 transfers
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BA78262:30 PM6h45Newquay Cornwall Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$5411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to London:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to London costing on average $121 (€99).
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to London costing on average $227 (€185).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Ives and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St Ives station (SIV) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Penzance, Station Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Go Cornwall Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
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