The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to St Ives
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
12 h 23 m
Average duration
13 h 1 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Liverpool to St Ives you need to make at least 2 changes.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 396 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price |
12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration Fastest 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Liverpool to St Ives bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to St Ives coaches for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:15 Liverpool | 12h23 | 07:38 St Ives | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
![]() | 06:35 Liverpool | 13h38 | 20:13 St Ives | 2 changes | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool to St Ives by train or coach
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Why should you book Liverpool to St Ives coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to St Ives
Buses from Liverpool to St Ives run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:08, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 396 km distance in 17h 30m.
Distance 396 km |
Average bus duration 11h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 17h 30m |
First bus 02:08 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Liverpool to St IvesYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to St Ives with National Express for as low as £36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Liverpool to St Ives coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and St Ives
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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