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How to get fromCardiff to St Ivesby train or car

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

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    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 16m
    £101–211

  2. Drive 210.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to St Ivescar car 210.7 mi
    3h 57m
    £52–75

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    6h 30m
    £110–205

Cardiff to St Ives by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 6h 16m.

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