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Compare train and bus for Torquay to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Torquay to St Ives:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to St Ives costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 30m 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 Torquay to St Ives by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Torquay to St Ives is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:45 AM3h13Torquay11:58 AMSt Ives$1431One-way2 transfers
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- 8:45 AM3h13Torquay11:58 AMSt Ives$1431One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 8:45 AM3h13Torquay11:58 AMSt Ives$1431One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 5:57 AM3h51Torquay9:48 AMSt Ives$1431One-way2 transfers
- 6:34 AM3h55Torquay10:29 AMSt Ives$1431One-way2 transfers
- 12:02 AM8h01Torquay8:03 AMSt Ives$1431One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to St Ives:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to St Ives costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and St Ives as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to St Ives by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to St Ives by bus.
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