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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Helston is to bus via Newquay which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 29m.

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 - £80.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Helston?

The distance between Basingstoke and Helston is 250 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 which takes 7h 18m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 which takes 7h 18m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 5m.

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 3181+ hotels available in Helston.

Basingstoke to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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
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 / ...
7h 18m
£48–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to The Parade504
9h 5m
£38–58
Drive 225.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Helston225.2 mi
4h 5m
£56–80
Bus via Newquay
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Newquay Bus StationUk049 / ...
11h 29m
£39–57

Basingstoke to Helston by train and bus

84Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Helston.

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Distance: 248.9 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Tyre Centre via Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 7h 18m. 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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