Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to St Ives?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to St Ives: Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport. Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV). Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.

Which travel companies can get me from London to St Ives?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to St Ives, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Eastern Airways, Loganair, British Airways to go to St Ives by flight. Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to St Ives by train. Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.

Can I find a direct route between London and St Ives?

Yes, there is a direct route available from London to St Ives: 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €21.

Distance: 403 km

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€99 Average price	€24 Average price Cheapest	€143 Average price
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions	1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
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How to get from London to St Ives by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

The best way to travel from London to St Ives is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
8:00 AM9h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road
€241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
8:00 AM9h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
5:15 PMPenzance, Station Road
€241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

P22668 · P30946
12:05 PM5h23
London Paddington (PAD)
5:28 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
€981One-way
1 transfer

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Bus

P22673 · P30982
2:03 PM5h27
London Paddington (PAD)
7:30 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
€981One-way
1 transfer
P22666 · P22972 · P30926
11:03 AM5h26
London Paddington (PAD)
4:29 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
€1071One-way
2 transfers
P29999 · P30999
3:03 PM5h27
London Paddington (PAD)
8:30 PMSt Ives station (SIV)
€1051One-way
1 transfer

FlixBus
4:00 PM8h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:40 AMPenryn, Falmouth University
€271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:59 PM8h56
London, Victoria Coach Station
8:55 AMPenzance, Station Road
€291One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to St Ives

Travel to St Ives easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to St Ives.

There are 3 options to travel between London and St Ives including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to St Ives is a bus with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from London to St Ives:

A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Ives costing on average €99.

A bus is €119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to St Ives costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from London to St Ives is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to St Ives take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

The London to St Ives distance is approximately 403 km.

The average frequency per day from London to St Ives is:

Around 9 buses per day.
Around 6 trains per day.
Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and St Ives as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to St Ives:

Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to St Ives, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Eastern Airways, Loganair, British Airways to go to St Ives by flight.
Travel with Great Western Railway, first_great_western to go to St Ives by train.
Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from London to St Ives:

5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from London to St Ives often also extend their vacation to go to Penzance, Newquay, Truro, Bristol, Hayle. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Ives and these popular destinations at a great price.

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