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 £55 - £150 and takes 11h 16m.

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 £55 - £80.

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 47m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 47m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 11h 16m.

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 3572+ 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 47m
£104–220
Drive 225 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Helstoncar 225 mi
4h 8m
£56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Paradebus 504
11h 16m
£57–145
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 48m
£119–237

Basingstoke to Helston by train and bus

102Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Helston.

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Parade every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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