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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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 $32, while a flight costs an average of $151.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 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 $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to London costing on average $109.
A bus is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to London costing on average $151.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 5h 24m 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:25 PM8h40Penzance, Station Road6:05 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:25 PM8h40Penzance, Station Road6:05 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RK 92276:05 PM1h15Newquay Cornwall Airport7:20 PMLondon Stansted Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C33212 · W345467:48 PM9h16St Ives station (SIV)5:04 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$701One-way1 transfer
- Y15636 · C48447 · V134956:03 PM6h14St Ives station (SIV)12:17 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$881One-way2 transfers
- Y15491 · C3299410:04 AM5h20St Ives station (SIV)3:24 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:25 PM9h00Penzance, Station Road6:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 PM9h00Penzance, Station Road9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 PM9h25Penzance, Station Road10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to London:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to London costing on average $109.
A bus is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Ives to London costing on average $151.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
- 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 St Erth, A30 and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with Eastern Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Go Cornwall Bus to go to London by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eastern Airways.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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