There are 3 ways to get from Wales to St Ives by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to St Erthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 9m£101–181Drive 210.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to St Ivescar 210.7 mi
3h 57m£53–76Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
6h 20m£94–181
Wales to St Ives by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to St Ives is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to St Ives is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to St Ives. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Wales and St Ives is 244 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to St Ives without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Wales to St Ives, including transfers.
Wales to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to St Ives train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Erth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to St Ives is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Wales to St Ives.
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What companies run services between Wales and St Ives, Cornwall, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to St Erth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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