There are 4 ways to get from Barry to St Ives by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
7h 4m£96–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
10h 38m£41–69Drive 219 mi
- Drive from Barry to St Ivescar 219 mi
4h 14m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 34m£106–187
Barry to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to St Ives is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to St Ives. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at The Terrace via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Barry and St Ives is 251 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to St Ives without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 4m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Barry to St Ives, including transfers.
Barry to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Barry to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to St Ives is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 4m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Barry to St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to The Terrace via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, and Foundry Square in around 10h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Barry to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to St Ives is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Barry to St Ives.
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