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Best day trips from St Ives
The most popular day trips 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 journey from St Ives on Omio.
Day trip from St Ives to Penzance
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.
How to get from St Ives to Penzance?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Day trip from St Ives to Hayle
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.
How to get from St Ives to Hayle?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Hayle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Day trip from St Ives to Camborne
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.
How to get from St Ives to Camborne?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Camborne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £7.
Day trip from St Ives to Redruth
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.
How to get from St Ives to Redruth?
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Redruth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £24.
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About St. Ives
St. Ives is a small seaside resort on the North coast of Cornwall, that is famous for the beautiful quality of its light throughout the year. This has been a draw to many artists and sculptors who have chosen to live and work in the city over the decades. The original town centre huddles around its bay and is full of little streets, quaint, original shops and varied dining, ranging from gastro-pubs, freshly caught and prepared fish and chips, to high-end gourmet choices.
How to Get to St. Ives
Flights to St. Ives
It is possible to travel to St. Ives via Newquay Cornwall Airport, on flights operated by Aer Lingus, Flybe, Germanwings and Ryanair. Newquay Cornwall Airport is located just over 50 km from St. Ives. Regular local buses and taxis link the airport to Newquay town centre, from where the journey can be completed by bus or train. Taxis and car rentals are available at Newquay Airport.
Trains to St. Ives
St. Ives is on a branch of the London to Paddington railway line. To travel to St. Ives by train passengers alight at St. Erth Station to pick up a connecting train. Both sections of the journey are operated by Great Western Railways. St. Ives Station is located above Porthminster Beach and just a short walk to the town centre.
Buses to St. Ives
St. Ives has a small bus station situated next to the train station. Local buses, operated by the St. Ives Bus Company, run between the town and Lelant, Carbis Bay, Truro and Hayle, as well as Penzance. Regional buses, operated by National Express Coaches, arrive in St. Ives from Newquay, London and other UK cities. Taxis are available at the train and bus station.
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