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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £222.
Distance: 448 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£148 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £222 Average Price | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to St Ives, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to St Ives:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to St Ives costing on average £148.
A coach is £168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to St Ives costing on average £222.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Coach takes on average 12h 40m.
Tickets start at around £148 compared to roughly £90 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£58. The journey takes 6h 55m versus 5h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to St Ives from Sheffield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Sheffield to St Ives is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from St Ives are Penzance, St Erth, Hayle, Camborne and Redruth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from St Ives on Omio.
Penzance is a Cornish harbour town known for its promenade, mild climate and views across Mount's Bay. Its fishing heritage, art spaces and Georgian streets give it a relaxed coastal character.
Hayle is a Cornish town known for its industrial heritage, estuary wildlife and the wide sands of Hayle Towans. It has a practical, lived-in character and offers easy access to beaches, dunes and the coast of west Cornwall.
Camborne is a Cornish town best known for its tin-mining heritage and its connection to steam pioneer Richard Trevithick. It has a straightforward town-centre feel and easy access to the coast and west Cornwall’s industrial landscape.
Redruth is a Cornish town best known for its deep links to tin and copper mining. It blends industrial heritage with a lived-in town centre and a strong West Cornwall identity.
Travel to St Ives 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 Sheffield to St Ives.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to St Ives:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to St Ives costing on average £148.
A coach is £168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to St Ives costing on average £222.
Other travel options to St Ives take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Coach takes on average 12h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and St Ives as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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