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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Bristol is to bus via Truro which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Bristol. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via St Erth and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from St Ives to Bristol?

The distance between St Ives and Bristol is 205 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from St Ives to Bristol, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Bristol?

The best way to get from St Ives to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Truro, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the St Ives to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Ives to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Bristol is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from St Ives to Bristol.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£87–178
Bus via Truro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
8h 5m
£23–38
Drive 177.6 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Bristolcar 177.6 mi
3h 30m
£44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
5h 57m
£70–331
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m
£88–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
8h 55m
£38–93

St Ives to Bristol by train

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Distance: 203.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol Temple Meads via St Erth and Plymouth in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Bristol Bus Station via Truro in around 8h 5m.

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