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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to St Ives:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $668 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $704 (€576).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to St Ives
How to get from Birmingham to St Ives by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to St Ives is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:05 PM9h35Birmingham11:40 PMSt Ives$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:05 PM9h35Birmingham11:40 PMSt Ives$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:05 PM9h35Birmingham11:40 PMSt Ives$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:40 PM11h15Birmingham8:55 AMSt Ives$421One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM11h15Birmingham7:55 AMSt Ives$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to St Ives:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $164 (€134).
A bus is $668 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $704 (€576).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and St Ives as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in St Erth, A30.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to St Ives by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.
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