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How to get fromSt Ives (Cornwall) to Swanseaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Erth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 22m
    £117–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    10h 43m
    £37–81

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Railway Stationbus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Truro to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp5
    4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    10h 41m
    £58–100

  4. Drive  245.7 mi

    1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Swanseacar car 245.7 mi
    4h 30m
    £62–89

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from St Erth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain train
    8h 18m
    £112–218

St Ives (Cornwall) to Swansea by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Hotel to Swansea City Bus Station via Penzance Bus Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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