What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol is to bus via Truro which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via St Erth and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Bristol is 205 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol bus from?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Harbour Hotel station.

Where do I catch the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Truro, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol bus arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol train arrive?

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol?

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£82–158
Bus via Truro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
8h 5m
£22–48
Drive 176.9 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristolcar 176.9 mi
3h 28m
£44–64
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£82–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
8h 51m
£31–53

St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol by train

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Distance: 203.6 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between St Ives (Cornwall), England and Bristol, England?

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Bristol Temple Meads via St Erth and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Bristol Bus Station via Truro in around 8h 5m.

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