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 56m.

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 7m and costs £50 - £80.

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 38m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 38m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 56m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Helston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Basingstoke to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3217+ hotels available in Helston.

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

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

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 Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 38m
£54–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to The Paradebus 504
8h 56m
£38–58
Drive 225.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Helstoncar 225.2 mi
4h 7m
£55–79
Train, fly, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
9h 13m
£135–436
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 32m
£83–203

Basingstoke to Helston by train and bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Kingsley Way via Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 38m. 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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