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Compare train and coach for Torquay to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Torquay to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. 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 train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 143 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Torquay to St Ives
How to get to St Ives from Torquay by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Torquay to St Ives is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX501 · NX10413:106h45Torquay, Coach Station19:55Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£171One-way1 change
Cheapest
NX501 · NX10413:106h45Torquay, Coach Station19:55Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£171One-way1 change
Fastest
Y41873 · G14977 · Y155098:503h08Torquay station (TQY)11:58St Ives station (SIV)£301One-way2 changes
Other options
G14922 · G14989 · Y41595 · Y1555811:013h28Torquay station (TQY)14:29St Ives station (SIV)£291One-way3 changes
Y80244 · G15169 · Y1554810:293h29Torquay station (TQY)13:58St Ives station (SIV)£291One-way2 changes
Y80251 · G15170 · Y1556811:253h33Torquay station (TQY)14:58St Ives station (SIV)£291One-way2 changes
NX501 · NX10413:106h50Torquay, Coach Station20:00St Erth, A30£171One-way1 change
NX501 · NX10413:106h55Torquay, Coach Station20:05Crowlas, A30£171One-way1 change
NX501 · NX40623:457h05Torquay, Coach Station6:50Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£171One-way1 change
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FAQs: Torquay to St Ives
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This is compared to other travel options from Torquay to St Ives:
A train is £0.05 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Torquay to St Ives costing on average £13.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 8m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Torquay and St Ives as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Torquay station (TQY) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Coaches mostly depart from Torquay, Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to St Ives by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to St Ives by coach.
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