The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to St Ives
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 16 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
355 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to St Ives will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 14 buses that leave Birmingham for St Ives every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 355 km distance in an average of 9 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus21:4011h15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway8:55Penzance, Station Road£221One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:059h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway0:40Penryn, Falmouth University£241One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus3:0014h15Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway17:15Penzance, Station Road£271One-way1 change
NX10621:309h22Birmingham, Coach Station6:52Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£271One-way0 changes
NX10621:309h30Birmingham, Coach Station7:00Crowlas, A30£271One-way0 changes
NX10410:309h05Birmingham, Coach Station19:35Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£291One-way0 changes
NX10410:309h10Birmingham, Coach Station19:40St Erth, A30£291One-way0 changes
NX10410:309h15Birmingham, Coach Station19:45Crowlas, A30£291One-way0 changes
NX10621:309h22Birmingham, Coach Station6:52Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree)£271One-way0 changes
NX10621:309h26Birmingham, Coach Station6:56St Erth, A30£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Birmingham to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £271.
Distance: 355 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price | £525 Average Price |
9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to St Ives bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to St Ives coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 14h15 | 17:15 Penzance, Station Road | 1 change | |
NX104 | 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h15 | 19:45 Crowlas, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX104 | 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h10 | 19:40 St Erth, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX104 | 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h05 | 19:35 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Birmingham | 13h10 | 0:40 Penryn, Falmouth University | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 9h35 | 0:40 Penryn, Falmouth University | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX406 | On time 18:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 12h12 | 6:57 Crowlas, A30 | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX406 | On time 18:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 12h08 | 6:53 St Erth, A30 | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX406 | On time 18:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 12h05 | 6:50 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Birmingham | 12h55 | 8:55 Penzance, Station Road | 1 change | |
NX106 | 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h22 | 6:52 Hayle, Penpol Terrace (The Big Pink Tree) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX106 | 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h30 | 7:00 Crowlas, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX106 | 21:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 9h26 | 6:56 St Erth, A30 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 11h15 | 8:55 Penzance, Station Road | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to St Ives
Buses from Birmingham to St Ives run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 355 km distance in 9h 26m.
Distance 355 km |
Average bus duration 9h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 26m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham to St IvesYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to St Ives with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to St Ives coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to St Ives by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and St Ives
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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