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Compare coach and train for Northampton to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Northampton to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £163.
Distance: 393 km
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£163 Average Price | £162 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to St Ives is a coach with an average price of £52.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to St Ives:
A coach is £111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to St Ives costing on average £162.
A coach is £111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Northampton to St Ives costing on average £163.
The fastest way to travel from Northampton to St Ives is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Coach takes on average 11h 40m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Northampton and St Ives including taking a coach and train.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 4h 15m sooner (1h 15m by flight vs 5h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £163 compared to roughly £77 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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Best day trips from St Ives by train
The most popular day trips by train from St Ives are St Erth, Penzance, Hayle, Camborne and Redruth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from St Ives on Omio.
Day trip from St Ives to Penzance by train
Why visit Penzance for the day?
Penzance is a Cornish harbour town known for its promenade, mild climate and views across Mount's Bay. Its fishing heritage, art spaces and Georgian streets give it a relaxed coastal character.
Day trip from St Ives to Hayle by train
Why visit Hayle for the day?
Hayle is a Cornish town known for its industrial heritage, estuary wildlife and the wide sands of Hayle Towans. It has a practical, lived-in character and offers easy access to beaches, dunes and the coast of west Cornwall.
Day trip from St Ives to Camborne by train
Why visit Camborne for the day?
Camborne is a Cornish town best known for its tin-mining heritage and its connection to steam pioneer Richard Trevithick. It has a straightforward town-centre feel and easy access to the coast and west Cornwall’s industrial landscape.
Day trip from St Ives to Redruth by train
Why visit Redruth for the day?
Redruth is a Cornish town best known for its deep links to tin and copper mining. It blends industrial heritage with a lived-in town centre and a strong West Cornwall identity.
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FAQs: Northampton 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 Northampton to St Ives.
There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and St Ives including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to St Ives is a coach with an average price of £52.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to St Ives:
A coach is £111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to St Ives costing on average £162.
A coach is £111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Northampton to St Ives costing on average £163.
The fastest way to travel from Northampton to St Ives is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Coach takes on average 11h 40m.
The Northampton to St Ives distance is approximately 393 km.
The average frequency per day from Northampton to St Ives is:
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and St Ives as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to St Ives:
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Coaches mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to St Ives, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to St Ives by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to St Ives by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to St Ives by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Northampton to St Ives:
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton to St Ives often also extend their vacation to go to London, Penzance, Newquay, 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.
To get from Northampton to St Ives, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In St Ives, you can take a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path for breathtaking coastal views and wildlife spotting. Enjoy a boat trip to Seal Island to see seals in their natural habitat. Visit the St Ives Museum for insights into local history and culture, or participate in an art workshop to create your own masterpiece. Explore vibrant markets for unique crafts and local produce. Don't miss Tate St Ives for modern art, the Barbara Hepworth Museum for stunning sculptures, the picturesque St Ives Harbour, Porthmeor Beach for surfing and sunbathing, and The Leach Pottery for traditional pottery techniques.
To fully enjoy St Ives, a visit of 2 to 3 days is ideal, allowing time to explore its beaches, art galleries, and local cuisine.
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