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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 train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 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 train is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Torquay to St Ives costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
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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.
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 train is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Torquay to St Ives costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
- Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Travel with National Express to go to St Ives by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to St Ives by train.
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