There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
9h 57m£137–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
- Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Upper Park Roadbus 112
13h 5m£49–80Drive 296.8 mi
- Drive from St Ives to Tenbycar 296.8 mi
5h 29m£74–107Train
- Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
10h 27m£138–243
St Ives to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Tenby is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from St Ives to Tenby is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Tenby. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Upper Park Road via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange and Kingsway K14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Tenby. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Tenby via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between St Ives and Tenby is 351 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.
The best way to get from St Ives to Tenby without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 9h 57m and costs £130 - £270.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from St Ives to Tenby, including transfers.
St Ives to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.
St Ives to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
The best way to get from St Ives to Tenby is to train via Plymouth which takes 9h 57m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between St Ives, Cornwall, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Tenby via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Upper Park Road via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, Public Transport Interchange, and Kingsway K14 in around 13h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from St Erth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hayle to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Viaduct to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Kingsway K14 to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
St Ives to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
St Ives to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Tenby is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from St Ives to Tenby.
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