What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at The Terrace via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to St Ives?

The distance between Greater Manchester and St Ives is 378 miles. The road distance is 342.3 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £170 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to St Ives bus from?

Greater Manchester to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to St Ives train from?

Greater Manchester to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to St Ives?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £190 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to St Ives bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to St Ives train arrive?

Greater Manchester to St Ives train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to St Ives is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Greater Manchester to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2942+ hotels available in St Ives.

Greater Manchester to St Ives - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to St Ives by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
9h 25m
£172–306
Fly to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane MAN - LEQ
7h 49m
£43–183
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
11h 46m
£44–71
Drive 340.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to St Ivescar 340.4 mi
5h 56m
£83–120
Line 87 bus, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
6h 27m
£76–197
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 42m
£170–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
14h 30m
£71–175
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
7h 30m
£138–277

Greater Manchester to St Ives by bus

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Distance: 376.2 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and St Ives, Cornwall, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to St Ives (Cornwall) via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to The Terrace via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 46m.

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