There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to St Ives by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 9m£101–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 406 / ...
8h 40m£40–65Drive 210.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to St Ivescar 210.7 mi
3h 57m£52–75Train via Plymouth
- 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
6h 21m£94–181
Cardiff to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to St Ives is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Terrace via Plymouth Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Cardiff and St Ives is 244 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cardiff to St Ives, including transfers.
Cardiff to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to St Ives is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.
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 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- 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 3 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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cardiff to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to St Ives is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cardiff to St Ives.
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