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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Viaduct and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Aberystwyth via St Erth, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from St Ives to Aberystwyth?

The distance between St Ives and Aberystwyth is 419 miles. The road distance is 292.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs £180 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from St Ives to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from St Ives to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs £180 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the St Ives to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

St Ives to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the St Ives to Aberystwyth train arrive?

St Ives to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Aberystwyth is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from St Ives to Aberystwyth.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
10h 34m
£187–323
Drive 291.1 mi
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1. Drive from St Ives to Aberystwythcar 291.1 mi
5h 50m
£71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
16h 8m
£82–193
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
11h 51m

St Ives to Aberystwyth by train

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10h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.4 mi
Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Aberystwyth via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Viaduct and Birmingham Coach Station in around 16h 8m.

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