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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Birmingham is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Birmingham is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Truro and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Birmingham New Street via St Erth and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from St Ives to Birmingham?

The distance between St Ives and Birmingham is 295 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Birmingham without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 35m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from St Ives to Birmingham, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Birmingham bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from The Terrace station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from St Ives to Birmingham?

The best way to get from St Ives to Birmingham is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 35m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the St Ives to Birmingham bus arrive?

St Ives to Birmingham bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Birmingham is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from St Ives to Birmingham.

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

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St Ives to Birmingham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 35m
£142–238
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
11h
£34–56
Drive 262.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Birminghamcar 262.6 mi
4h 44m
£64–93
Fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
7h 52m
£84–243
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
6h 49m
£153–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
11h 23m
£58–133
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
7h 29m
£104–259
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
11h 45m
£106–274

St Ives to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Birmingham New Street via St Erth and Plymouth in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Truro and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h.

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