What is the cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to St Ives?

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to St Ives is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Porthcawl to St Ives?

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at The Terrace via Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Porthcawl and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to St Ives?

The distance between Porthcawl and St Ives is 271 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £120 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Porthcawl to St Ives?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Porthcawl to St Ives, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to St Ives bus from?

Porthcawl to St Ives bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to St Ives train from?

Porthcawl to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.

Train or bus from Porthcawl to St Ives?

The best way to get from Porthcawl to St Ives is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Porthcawl to St Ives bus arrive?

Porthcawl to St Ives bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Ninian Park PH station.

Where does the Porthcawl to St Ives train arrive?

Porthcawl to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to St Ives is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Porthcawl to St Ives.

Where can I stay near St Ives?

There are 2941+ hotels available in St Ives.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
7h 59m
£128–228
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Ninian Park PHbus X2
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
12h 7m
£34–61
Drive 232.6 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to St Ivescar 232.6 mi
4h 19m
£57–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 53m
£106–206

Porthcawl to St Ives by bus and train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Northways to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Bridgend, Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to The Terrace via Ninian Park PH, Sophia Gardens, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 7m.

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