There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to St Ives by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- 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
7h 10m£97–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
11h 2m£31–62Drive 217.7 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to St Ivescar 217.7 mi
4h 1m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
7h 40m£107–190
Pontypridd to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to St Ives is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at The Terrace via Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Pontypridd and St Ives is 255 miles. The road distance is 219 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to St Ives without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Pontypridd to St Ives, including transfers.
Pontypridd to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Pontypridd to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to St Ives is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 10m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
You can take a train from Pontypridd to St Ives (Cornwall) via Cardiff Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catherine Street E2 to The Terrace via Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- 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)
Train from Cardiff Central to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to St Ives bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Pontypridd to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to St Ives is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Pontypridd to St Ives.
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