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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $241.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$211 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Manchester to St Ives:
A bus is $146 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to St Ives costing on average $211 (€177).
A bus is $176 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to St Ives costing on average $241 (€202).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Tickets start at around $211 (€177) compared to roughly $123 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$88 (-€74). The journey takes 7h 18m versus 6h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to St Ives
How to get from Manchester to St Ives by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to St Ives is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM11h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:40 AMPenryn, Falmouth University$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM11h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:40 AMPenryn, Falmouth University$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA78038:40 AM1h25Manchester Airport10:05 AMNewquay Cornwall Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
G15012+W29868+Y15628+
G388739:30 AM8h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:00 PMSt Ives station (SIV)$1121One-way3 transfers- G38870+G15010+W29862+V174678:30 AM8h58Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:28 PMSt Ives station (SIV)$1121One-way4 transfers
- G01005 · G01140+G15171 · Y155988:25 AM8h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:29 PMSt Ives station (SIV)$3081One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM11h30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:40 AMPenryn, Falmouth University$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM14h25Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East9:00 AMPenzance, Station Road$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM14h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:00 AMPenzance, Station Road$371One-way1 transfer
- LM06938:40 AM1h25Manchester Airport10:05 AMNewquay Cornwall Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to St Ives:
A bus is $146 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to St Ives costing on average $211 (€177).
A bus is $176 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to St Ives costing on average $241 (€202).
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and St Ives as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in St Ives station (SIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to St Ives by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Loganair to go to St Ives by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales to go to St Ives by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Loganair.
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