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How to get fromSt Ives to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 7m
    £94–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    8h 55m
    £37–63

  3. Drive  210.1 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives to Cardiffcar car 210.1 mi
    3h 57m
    £53–77

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Land's End (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LEQ - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 43m
    £158–489

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Penzance - Cardiff Central
    6h 33m
    £102–183

St Ives to Cardiff by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 Temple Meads in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Sophia Gardens via Viaduct and Plymouth Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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