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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Wales is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 12m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Wales. However, there are services departing from The Terrace and arriving at Kingsway GR via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station and Public Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Wales?

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

How far is it from St Ives to Wales?

The distance between St Ives and Wales is 243 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives to Wales without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from St Ives to Wales, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Wales?

The best way to get from St Ives to Wales is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the St Ives to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Ives to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Wales?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

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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
6h
£102–213
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 Kingsway GRbus 216
9h 12m
£35–82
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Cardiffcar 210.1 mi
3h 57m
£51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
6h 41m
£103–213

St Ives to Wales by train

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Distance: 241.4 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Cardiff Central via St Erth, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Terrace to Kingsway GR via Viaduct, Plymouth Coach Station, and Public Transport Interchange in around 9h 12m.

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