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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Porth is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Porth is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Porth?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Porth. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Porth Interchange Bay 6 via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Porth?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Porth. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Porth via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from St Ives to Porth?

The distance between St Ives and Porth is 258 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Porth without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 11m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from St Ives to Porth, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Porth?

The best way to get from St Ives to Porth is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 11m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the St Ives to Porth bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Ives to Porth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Porth?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Porth is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from St Ives to Porth.

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

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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 Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 11m
£99–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
11h 14m
£46–78
Drive 220.7 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Porthcar 220.7 mi
4h 8m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from St Erth to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
7h 36m
£107–192

St Ives to Porth by train

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Distance: 256.9 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Porth via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Cardiff Central in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Porth Interchange Bay 6 via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 11h 14m.

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