Getting to St Ives
Whatever your choice of transport, we guarantee a spectacular journey to St Ives. The journey takes you through some of the most stunning scenery the Cornish Countryside and coastline has to offer. We know you will be back to visit us again!
Train, Plane and Automobile. What ever mode of transport you choose its easy to find us in St Ives. The train Station in St Ives comes from Truro and you can get a mainline to Truro from just about anywhere. The Bus depo is walking distance from town centre. Driving is easy as the main road from Exeter brings you to the doorstep of St Ives where there is lots of Parking here for your vehicles. Flying to Newquay is availble from various places, just check out the air south west website www.airsouthwest.com and with a 40 minute taxi transfer you will be in the heart of St Ives and enjoying our Sea views with a cocktail in the Bar.
By Road
From the south
Take the A30 and Turn off for St Ives Just before you get to Hayle. Its not very far so you can't go wrong. From Lands end follow the coastal road and it takes you there directly..
From the north
From Exeter – take the A30 south when you get to the second roundabout after Hayle you turn off on the St Ives Road. (takes around 1.5hrs from Exeter to St Ives).
Bus
National Express run coaches from phone 0871 781 8178 for more information.
By Rail
From Exeter you really do see the sights of Cornwall.
One of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. Worth every penny!
By Air
Newquay Airport is only about 1 hours drive to St Ives.
BY FOOT!
The SouthWest Coastal Path is a spectacular 630 mile hike from Minehead in Somerset via Lands End ending at Poole Harbour in Dorset – all the information required on southwestcoastalpath
Other information
Having problems with transport logistics? Just get in touch and we'll try and help!
Map of St Ives
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