What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 and arriving at The Terrace via Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and St Ives is 267 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 36m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives train from?

Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 36m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives?

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Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives by train, bus, or car

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
7h 36m
£111–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road 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 9m
£36–57
Drive 224.3 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ivescar 224.3 mi
4h 17m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 10m
£113–219

Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives by train

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Distance: 265.2 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to The Terrace via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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