The average bus between Helston and Bideford takes 11h 1m and the fastest bus takes 8h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helston to Bideford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Helston and Bideford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helston is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bideford at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth Coach Station and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Helston to Bideford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Helston station and arriving at Bideford station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Helston to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Helston to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bideford Quay station.
The distance between Helston and Bideford is 126.5 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a bus from Seven Stars to Bideford Quay via Plymouth Coach Station, Charles Street, Bus Station, West Street, and Market Street in around 7h 39m.