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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to St Ives is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to St Ives is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and St Ives?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at The Terrace via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and St Ives?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Swansea to St Ives?

The distance between Swansea and St Ives is 290 miles. The road distance is 248.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to St Ives without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 35m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Swansea to St Ives, including transfers.

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

Swansea to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

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

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

Train or bus from Swansea to St Ives?

The best way to get from Swansea to St Ives is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 35m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Swansea to St Ives bus arrive?

Swansea to St Ives bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to St Ives train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to St Ives?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to St Ives is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Swansea to St Ives.

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
7h 35m
£136–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Terracebus 14
10h 46m
£34–77
Drive 247.4 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to St Ivescar 247.4 mi
4h 33m
£61–87
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
8h 18m
£121–241

Swansea to St Ives by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to St Ives (Cornwall) via Bristol Parkway, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to The Terrace via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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