Coastal · Cornwall · Artists' Colony
St Ives (West Cornwall) Transfers
Private chauffeur transfers to St Ives from every London airport. Closest is Heathrow Airport (290 mi); cheapest from £460 via Heathrow Airport. 🏆 2026 UK Transport Awards Winner.
About St Ives
St Ives — West Cornwall fishing town turned artists' colony. Tate St Ives gallery, Barbara Hepworth Museum, Porthmeor and Porthminster beaches. Famous artistic light, narrow cobbled streets. Britain's most-painted town. 290 miles from London.
Why book us?
- Tate St Ives gallery transfers
- Combinable with Land's End (15 mi) and Penzance (8 mi)
- The Garrack Hotel, Pedn Olva, Premier Inn St Ives drops
- Long-distance — Mercedes S-Class with stops
- 🏆 2026 UK Transport Awards Winner
- Fixed pricing — no surge
- TfL-licensed drivers
St Ives transfers from every London airport
| From | Distance | Duration | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 290 mi | 335 min | from £460 | Route → |
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) | 295 mi | 345 min | from £470 | Route → |
| Stansted Airport (STN) | 325 mi | 380 min | from £520 | Route → |
| Luton Airport (LTN) | 320 mi | 370 min | from £510 | Route → |
| London City Airport (LCY) | 295 mi | 345 min | from £470 | Route → |
| Southend Airport (SEN) | 330 mi | 385 min | from £525 | Route → |
Fleet & pricing
| Class | Vehicle | Pass. | Cases | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | From included rate |
| Executive | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 | +£35 |
| MPV (6-seat) | Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle | 6 | 6 | +£25 |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter | 8 | 8 | +£45 |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Specialist WAV | 4 | 2 | Quote on request |
FAQs
How far is St Ives from London?
Around 290 miles, 5 hours via M5. Sometimes faster to fly to Newquay (NQY) + 30-min transfer.
Tate St Ives + Barbara Hepworth?
Yes — both galleries are walkable from each other. We can drop at Tate, pickup at Hepworth Sculpture Garden.
Best St Ives hotels?
The Garrack (clifftop), Pedn Olva (harbour view), Carbis Bay Hotel (adjacent).
Combination with Land's End?
Yes — 15 miles drive. Common photo-stop add-on.