Barnoon Car Park
Sat nav: TR26 1JD | Phone & Pay Code: 8422. Charging Period 08:00 to 18:00. No Charge 00:00 to 08:00
A guide to parking in St Ives.
Exploring Beyond St Ives is best done by car but to know St Ives is to understand its parking opportunities. There are a select number of short and long stay spaces in and around town so be aware of busy times during any given day or time of year.
There is a fantastic Park & Ride system operating during peak months that takes full advantage of the St Ives branch line railway. Park your car at St Erth station then board the Park & Ride train as it weaves around the bay with breath taking views of the sea, stopping at Carbis Bay and Porthminster, St Ives.
SUMMER 2024 – Take advantage of discounted parking charges using the Justpark App. Click HERE for more information
In town, there are five long stay and three short stay public car parks in St Ives, run by Cornwall Council which all use a phone and pay code.
Trenwith Carpark to Royal Square Bus Service
Parking in St Ives is improved by using the Park and Ride system. Trenwith Carpark is the largest carpark in St Ives. It is recommended to drive here directly, rather than trying to park in the town centre.
There will be shuttle buses waiting to take you into the town centre, they will drop you off at Royal Square. They run regularly and in the summer will continue until approximately 11 pm. If there is not a bus when you want one, there is a taxi rank opposite the bus stop.
A frequent service (intervals of not less than every 10 minutes) is provided jointly by St Ives Bus Company and Royal Buses between 10 am and 7 pm. Additional evening services are provided during the summer. Concessionary passes are not valid on this http://www.stivesbuses.co.uk/service. Check the bus companies web site for full details of routes and timetables.
The train journey to St Ives has to be one of the most scenic in Britain – Great Scenic Railways
Forget the hassle of driving into St Ives. Instead park at St Erth station, hop on the scenic St Ives Bay Line and be in St Ives in under 15 minutes. Enjoy spectacular views as the line sweeps along the coast past the golden sands of Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay before arriving in St Ives. Then head for the beach, explore the harbour or wander the shops and art galleries.
(Note: the old Lelant Saltings P&R is now closed.)
Dogs are welcome on the train (but please note beach restrictions).
Trains run approximately every half hour (hourly in the late evening).
The line takes you on a journey through the estuary, dunes, cliffs and beaches – Great Scenic Railways
Please buy your ticket before you board the train. Purchase on the GWR app, website, or at St Erth station ticket office or ticket machine. Fares to St Ives:
Day Return:
£4 adult | £2 child (5-15) | Under 5s free
Group Day Return:
£8 (4 adults) – buy at ticket office
Family Day Return
£10 (2 adults, up to 3 kids) – buy at ticket office
Valid all day, seven days a week, available all year round (no trains 25-26 Dec)
More information on the St Ives Bay line on the the Great Scenic Railway website.
Enjoy the spectacular views as the line sweeps past the bay's golden sands – Great Scenic Railways
St Ives Rugby Club to Porthmeor Beach
St Ives RFC provides a regular midi-bus service that transports passengers to the Tate at Porthmeor Beach, which is less than 5min walk from the harbour. Parking costs £7 for 24 hours.
In the high season buses are run by St Ives Bus Company and run from approx. 10am every 10-15 minutes to The Tate Gallery at Porthmeor Beach. The charge for this is just £1.50 one way or £2.50 return.
Family concessions.
Dogs are welcome.
It is recommended that if you are coming for a week or longer to obtain a weekly rover ticket this will allow you to park in all five long stay Cornwall Council car parks. The rover ticket is charged at £60 per week you can apply through the Cornwall Council website here.
A rover ticket lets you park your car in most (but not all) Council long stay car parks for one week, for a single payment.
You can now buy them to start at any time of the day, so you can park immediately after you have paid if you need to.
Car parks where rover tickets are available
Further information can be obtained on the Cornwall Council website. Buying a rover ticket from Cornwall Council does not guarantee you a parking space.
St Ives Secure Carpark parking services will be useful for anybody visiting St Ives. Spaces for cars are individually sectioned off, avoiding the risk of scratches to or from neighbouring vehicles. Each space measures a large 6x3m. Advance booking advised – but late bookings are usually available. Please contact them in advance to ensure that a space is available and to arrange their collection service. Contact them to book or for more information.
Once you have made your booking you will receive email confirmation, including the key code to our secure car park, details of local taxis (should you require their services) and emergency contact.
Service includes:
Parking Prices from:
St. Ives Secure Car Park
Penbeagle Industrial Estate
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 2JH
email: info@StIvesCarPark.com
Tel: 0781 55 444 33
