What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall). 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 8h 49m.

How far is it from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall) is 377 miles. The road distance is 342.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £170 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £170 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) 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
8h 49m
£171–301
Fly to Land'S End Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane MAN - LEQ
7h 39m
£42–170
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Harbour Hotelbus 14
12h 8m
£43–70
Drive 340.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)car 340.1 mi
6h 4m
£83–120
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the train from Truro to St Erthtrain
3. Take the train from St Erth to St Ives (Cornwall)train
6h 4m
£75–194
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
10h 16m
£172–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 104
13h 26m
£70–172
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 7m
£137–264

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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Distance: 374.4 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Harbour Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 12h 8m.

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