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How to get fromCardiff to St Ivesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    6h 9m
    £101–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus bus 406 / ...
    8h 25m
    £39–65

  3. Drive  210.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to St Ivescar car 210.7 mi
    3h 57m
    £53–76

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Land's End (LEQ)plane plane EXT - LEQ
    6h 26m
    £160–511

  5. 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 20m
    £94–181

Cardiff to St Ives by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to St Erth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 8h 25m.

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