How to travel from St Ives to Bristol

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Compare train and bus for St Ives to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Ives to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €51.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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€51

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€21

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4h 40m

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4h 10m

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6h 59m

Average total duration

6h 29m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Great Western Rail

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from St Ives to Bristol

How to get from St Ives to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from St Ives to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:25PM5h30
St Ives
01:55AMBristol
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:25PM5h30
St Ives
01:55AMBristol
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:25PM5h30
St Ives
01:55AMBristol
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
09:14PM7h31
St Ives
04:45AMBristol
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:05PM6h00
St Ives
06:05PMBristol
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from St Ives to Bristol

Travel to Bristol easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St Ives to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between St Ives and Bristol including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from St Ives to Bristol is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from St Ives to Bristol:

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Ives to Bristol costing on average $64 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from St Ives to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Bristol take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from St Ives to Bristol is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from St Ives to Bristol is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Ives and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Ives to Bristol:
  • Trains mostly depart from St Ives station (SIV) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
  • Buses mostly depart from St Erth, A30 and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Ives to Bristol, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Bristol by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from St Ives to Bristol:
  • 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from St Ives to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Bath, Manchester, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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