What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Airport and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall). 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 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and St Ives (Cornwall) is 257 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 32m and costs £100 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 32m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall).

Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 4120+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Can I share a ride from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and St Ives (Cornwall). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
7h 32m
£107–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
11h 24m
£35–64
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to St Ives (Cornwall)rideshare 220.8 mi
4h 17m
Drive 220.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall)car 220.8 mi
4h 17m
£54–78
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 28m
£106–206

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to St Ives (Cornwall) by bus and train

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to St Ives (Cornwall) via Barry Hotel, Barry, Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Harbour Hotel via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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