There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
10h 15m£78–360Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 106 / ...
15h 3m£44–100Drive 290.7 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall)car 290.7 mi
5h 47m£71–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus T1c
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
11h 24m
Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and St Ives (Cornwall) is 419 miles. The road distance is 292.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £75 - £360.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.
Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £75 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and St Ives (Cornwall), England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Harbour Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Foundry Square in around 15h 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to St Erth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Hayle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £120–230
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £120–150
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £160–230
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Square
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1970 828288
- enquiries@midwalestravel.co.uk
- Website
- midwalestravel.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Way
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.midwalestravel.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
St Ives (Cornwall) is 1h ahead of Aberystwyth. It is currently 11:44 PM in Aberystwyth and 12:44 AM in St Ives (Cornwall).
Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall) is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Aberystwyth to St Ives (Cornwall).
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