What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Helston?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Helston is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Helston?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Helston?

The distance between Basingstoke and Helston is 251 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Helston without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Helston without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 54m and costs £50 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Helston?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Basingstoke to Helston, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Helston?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Helston is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 54m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 58m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Helston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basingstoke to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3178+ hotels available in Helston.

Basingstoke to Helston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Helston by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to RedruthExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 54m
£50–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to The Parade504
8h 58m
£38–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to PinhoeLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Falmouth Uni Penryn CampusUk049
7h 18m
£62–135
Drive 225.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Helston225.2 mi
4h 5m
£57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to RedruthLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 47m
£58–153

Basingstoke to Helston by train and bus

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Helston, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Meneage Street via Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to The Parade twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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