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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at University RE via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Cardiff Central via St Erth, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from St Ives to Cardiff?

The distance between St Ives and Cardiff is 244 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Cardiff without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from St Ives to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Cardiff?

The best way to get from St Ives to Cardiff is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the St Ives to Cardiff bus arrive?

St Ives to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St Ives to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Cardiff is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from St Ives to Cardiff.

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 17m
£100–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to University REbus 216
9h 8m
£38–85
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Cardiffcar 210.1 mi
3h 57m
£52–74
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 Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 50m
£121–413
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 38m
£103–203

St Ives to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 242.6 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cardiff Central via St Erth, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to University RE via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 9h 8m.

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