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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £90.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Truro and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Swansea via St Erth, Plymouth and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

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

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Swansea is 290 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 15m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 15m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 54m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea.

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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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 Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 15m
£127–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Bus Stationbus 14
2. Take the bus from Truro to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 202 / ...
10h 54m
£33–78
Drive 245.9 mi
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swanseacar 245.9 mi
4h 31m
£60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Hayle to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 47m
£121–253

St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea by train

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea via St Erth, Plymouth, and Bristol Parkway in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Truro and Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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