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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Manchester is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Manchester. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via St Erth, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from St Ives to Manchester?

The distance between St Ives and Manchester is 377 miles. The road distance is 342.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from St Ives to Manchester, including transfers.

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

St Ives to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Manchester?

The best way to get from St Ives to Manchester is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £170 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the St Ives to Manchester bus arrive?

St Ives to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Manchester is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from St Ives to Manchester.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Manchester. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station, Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

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There are 8 ways to get from St Ives to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 28m
£172–283
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
13h 36m
£44–71
Drive 340.3 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Manchestercar 340.3 mi
6h 6m
£84–121
Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from St Ives (Cornwall) to St Erthtrain
2. Take the train from St Erth to Trurotrain
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
5h 34m
£74–202
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
10h 41m
£168–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
14h 18m
£75–188
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 44m
£132–303
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 10m
£91–259

St Ives to Manchester by train

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Distance: 374.4 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Manchester Piccadilly via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Railway Station, Falmouth University and University of Exeter, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 36m.

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