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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $160.
A bus is $661 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $721.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 46m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 10h 16m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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$341One-way0 transfers
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- 2:05 PM9h35Birmingham11:40 PMSt Ives$341One-way0 transfers
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- 2:05 PM9h35Birmingham11:40 PMSt Ives$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to St Ives:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $97.
A bus is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to St Ives costing on average $469.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 10 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to St Ives by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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