What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at The Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

The distance between Aberystwyth and St Ives is 419 miles. The road distance is 293.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs £160 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to St Ives bus from?

Aberystwyth to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to St Ives train from?

Aberystwyth to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to St Ives bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to St Ives train arrive?

Aberystwyth to St Ives train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to St Ives is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Aberystwyth to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to St Ives?

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Where can I stay near St Ives?

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Aberystwyth to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
10h 21m
£169–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
15h 5m
£69–110
Drive 291.8 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to St Ivescar 291.8 mi
5h 41m
£73–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 23m

Aberystwyth to St Ives by train

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10h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.3 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to The Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 15h 5m.

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