What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £40 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Harbour Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall)?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall). However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The distance between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall) is 377 miles. The road distance is 342.1 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £65 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus from?

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train from?

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

The best way to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £65 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 11h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £200 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus arrive?

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and St Ives (Cornwall)?

St Ives (Cornwall) is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 7:49 PM in Manchester and 8:49 PM in St Ives (Cornwall).

Where does the Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train arrive?

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) is 342 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall).

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)?

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Where can I stay near St Ives (Cornwall)?

There are 3759+ hotels available in St Ives (Cornwall).

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to St Erthtrain
8h 43m
£69–341
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
11h 29m
£22–39
Drive 340.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall)car 340.1 mi
6h 4m
£82–119
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
3. Take the train from Par to St Erthtrain
6h 38m
£81–293
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Hayletrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
10h 11m
£166–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Foundry Squarebus 106 / ...
13h 18m
£39–95
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Erthtrain
7h 11m
£96–305
Fly to Land'S End Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Land'S End Airport (LEQ)plane MAN - LEQ
10h 23m
£44–193

Manchester to St Ives (Cornwall) by train

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Distance: 374.4 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and St Ives (Cornwall), England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to St Ives (Cornwall) via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and St Erth in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Harbour Hotel via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station in around 11h 29m.

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