4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Exeter to St Ives
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to St Ives will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 18 buses that leave Exeter for St Ives every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus21:253h15Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court0:40Penryn, Falmouth University£81One-way0 changes- FlixBus13:154h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court17:15Penzance, Station Road£81One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:103h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:55Penzance, Station Road£81One-way0 changes
NX504 · NX10415:154h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court19:40St Erth, A30£161One-way1 change- NX504 · NX10415:154h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court19:45Crowlas, A30£161One-way1 change
- FlixBus21:253h15Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court0:40Penryn, Falmouth University£81One-way0 changes
- NX4063:053h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:50Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£261One-way0 changes
- FlixBus5:103h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:55Penzance, Station Road£81One-way0 changes
- NX4063:053h48Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:53St Erth, A30£261One-way0 changes
- NX4063:053h52Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:57Crowlas, A30£261One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Exeter to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 150 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to St Ives bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to St Ives coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX106 | 1:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h57 | 6:52 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX106 | 1:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 7:00 Crowlas, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX106 | 1:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h01 | 6:56 St Erth, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX406 | 3:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h45 | 6:50 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX406 | 3:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h52 | 6:57 Crowlas, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX406 | 3:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h48 | 6:53 St Erth, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h45 | 8:55 Penzance, Station Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:15 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h00 | 17:15 Penzance, Station Road | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX104 | 15:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h45 | 19:55 Crowlas, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX104 | 15:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h40 | 19:50 St Erth, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h15 | 0:40 Penryn, Falmouth University | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX501 · NX406 | 23:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h45 | 6:50 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree) | 1 change | |
| NX501 · NX406 | 23:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h48 | 6:53 St Erth, A30 | 1 change | |
| NX501 · NX406 | 23:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h52 | 6:57 Crowlas, A30 | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to St Ives
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Buses from Exeter to St Ives run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 150 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 1:40 |
Last bus 23:05 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Exeter to St IvesYou can travel by bus between Exeter to St Ives with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Exeter to St Ives coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to St Ives by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and St Ives
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the station (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- Available near the waiting area
- Bus: 4, 9, 56
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