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Compare train and bus for St Ives to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around $10 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 21m versus 18m 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.
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How to get from St Ives to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Ives to Penzance is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Y15471 · Y41568
9:02 AM 0h34 St Ives station (SIV) 9:36 AM Penzance station (PNZ) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y15471 · Y41568
9:02 AM 0h34 St Ives station (SIV) 9:36 AM Penzance station (PNZ) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- Y15464 · Y41566
8:07 AM 0h28 St Ives station (SIV) 8:35 AM Penzance station (PNZ) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Y15478+
G6647210:03 AM 0h35 St Ives station (SIV) 10:38 AM Penzance station (PNZ) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y15496 · G14977
11:03 AM 0h37 St Ives station (SIV) 11:40 AM Penzance station (PNZ) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y15504 · Y41582
11:33 AM 0h38 St Ives station (SIV) 12:11 PM Penzance station (PNZ) $10 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Ives and Penzance as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St Ives station (SIV) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Penzance by train.
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