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Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Redruth to St Ives. Traveling by bus from Redruth to St Ives usually takes around 31 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 24 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 24m |
| Cheapest price | €5.93 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Redruth to St Ives?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Redruth to St Ives. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 11 | 0h 31m | €6.02 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 31 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers from Redruth to St Ives. However, the fastest bus only takes 24 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to St Ives, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 16:00 and the last bus leaves at 20:00. To see the times for all buses from Redruth to St Ives, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from Redruth to St Ives every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Redruth to St Ives without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Redruth to St Ives; ticket prices start at €7.20.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Redruth?
Main departure station: Cornwall College
Redruth has two bus stations with service to St Ives.
All bus stations in Redruth:
Cornwall College
Redtruth Rail Station
Where does the bus arrive in St Ives?
Main arrival station: Bus Station
Buses arrive in St Ives at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in St Ives:
Bus Station
St Ives Rd
1 Fore St
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