What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to St Ive?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to St Ive is to bus via Bristol which costs £14 - £35 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to St Ive?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to St Ive is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and St Ive?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to St Ive. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Butchers Arms via Pilgrim Primary and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to St Ive?

The distance between Cardiff and St Ive is 184 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to St Ive without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to St Ive without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £25 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to St Ive?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cardiff to St Ive, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to St Ive bus from?

Cardiff to St Ive bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to St Ive?

The best way to get from Cardiff to St Ive is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to St Ive bus arrive?

Cardiff to St Ive bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to St Ive?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to St Ive is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cardiff to St Ive.

Where can I stay near St Ive?

There are 2137+ hotels available in St Ive.

Cardiff to St Ive - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to St Ive by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple MeadsCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£25–88
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach StationFal
7h 32m
£15–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
6h 3m
£33–51
Drive 154.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to St Ive154.8 mi
3h 13m
£39–56
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
6h 14m
£32–163
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to LiskeardCardiff Central - Truro / ...
6h 23m
£100–181

Cardiff to St Ive by train, foot, and bus

87Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.2 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and St Ive, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Butchers Arms via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Pilgrim Primary, and New Road in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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