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How to get fromCardiff to St Ives (Cornwall)by train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall) by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    6h 5m
    £104–182
  2. Drive  210.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall)car car 210.1 mi
    3h 56m
    £53–76
  3. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain train
    6h 21m
    £94–187

Cardiff to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Hayle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 5h 28m.

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