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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Helston is to line 319 bus and line 219 bus and bus and line 36 bus which costs £10 - £12 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Helston is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at The Parade via West Street, Bus Station and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Bideford to Helston?

The distance between Bideford and Helston is 174 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bideford to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Helston bus from?

Bideford to Helston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bideford Quay station.

Train or bus from Bideford to Helston?

The best way to get from Bideford to Helston is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Bideford to Helston bus arrive?

Bideford to Helston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Waitrose station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Helston is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Bideford to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3220+ hotels available in Helston.

Bideford to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 319 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 20m
£40–164
Line 319 bus, line 219 bus, bus, line 36 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Town to Northgate Greenbus 319
2. Take the bus from Northgate Green to The Strandbus 219 / ...
3. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus 95
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 94 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus 36
9h 11m
£11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Paradebus 404 / ...
7h 54m
£26–39
Drive 91.7 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Helstoncar 91.7 mi
1h 57m
£22–32

Bideford to Helston by bus, foot, and train

116Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Helston.

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Tyre Centre via High Wall, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bideford Quay to The Parade via Waitrose, West Street, Bus Station, Mayflower Street, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 54m.

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