How to get from Cardiff to St Ives
2 ways, 215 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 5h 14m | £32–42 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 14m | £495–710 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Cardiff to St Ives?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 14m door to door. The straight-line distance is 215 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Cardiff to St Ives?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £32. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is St Ives from Cardiff by road?
- About 353 km, roughly 5h 14m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £32–42; tolls and parking are extra.