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 £40 - £110 and takes 10h 27m.

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 8m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsley Way via High Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Helston?

The distance between Basingstoke and Helston is 251 miles. The road distance is 226.3 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 48m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Basingstoke to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Helston bus from?

Basingstoke to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Helston?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Helston is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 48m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Helston bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Helston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Basingstoke to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3509+ 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 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 48m
£102–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
10h 27m
£42–105
Drive 225 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Helstoncar 225 mi
4h 8m
£55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 51m
£118–226

Basingstoke to Helston by train and bus

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 6h.

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