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Compare train and coach for Preston to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 439 km
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Preston to St Ives
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to St Ives:
A coach is £0.77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to St Ives costing on average £55.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and St Ives as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Coaches mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to St Ives by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to St Ives by coach.
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