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St. Ives

Visiting St. Ives

St. Ives is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In St. Ives?

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FAQs About St. Ives

How Do I Get To St. Ives?

To get to St. Ives by car, take the A14 towards Cambridge and then take the A1096 exit towards St. Ives. Continue on this road until you reach the town center. From Cambridge, it is about a 30-minute drive.

If traveling by train, take the Greater Anglia from London Liverpool Street to Huntingdon. From there, catch a connecting train to St. Ives. The journey takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

For those coming from nearby towns, such as Huntingdon or Peterborough, there are regular bus services to St. Ives. Check local timetables for more information.

When traveling from Cambridge, it may also be possible to take a scenic bike ride along the river. The route is approximately 16 miles and takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What's The Nearest Airport To St. Ives?

The closest airport to St. Ives is London Stansted Airport, which is approximately 45 miles away. The best route to take would be to head south on the M11 motorway towards London and then take the A14 towards St. Ives. Alternatively, you could take a train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge and then take a bus or taxi from there to St. Ives.

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