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St Ives to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St Ives and Cardiff takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Plymouth

best
  1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
6h 17m
£100–200

St Ives to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between St Ives and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 242.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cardiff Central via St Erth, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 17m.

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