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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 NOK 274 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 NOK 274, while a train costs an average of NOK 333.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 333 Average price | NOK 274 Average price Cheapest | NOK 351 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Torquay to St Ives
Compare the available ways to get from Torquay to St Ives, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to St Ives:
A bus is NOK 60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to St Ives costing on average NOK 333.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around NOK 333 compared to roughly NOK 351 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 19. The journey takes 2h 50m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Torquay to St Ives
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:30 PM 6h43 Torquay 8:13 PM St Ives NOK 583 1 One-way 2 transfers
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1:30 PM 6h43 Torquay 8:13 PM St Ives NOK 583 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest

1:30 PM 6h43 Torquay 8:13 PM St Ives NOK 583 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options

11:58 PM 7h40 Torquay 7:38 AM St Ives NOK 583 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to St Ives:
A bus is NOK 60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Torquay to St Ives costing on average NOK 333.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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, CrossCountry to go to St Ives by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to St Ives by bus.
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