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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Helston is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Helston. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Tyre Centre via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Helston?

The distance between Blackpool and Helston is 412 miles. The road distance is 375.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Helston without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs £180 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Blackpool to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Helston bus from?

Blackpool to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Helston?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Helston is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 13h 59m.

Where does the Blackpool to Helston bus arrive?

Blackpool to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Helston is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Blackpool to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3336+ hotels available in Helston.

Blackpool to Helston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Blackpool 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
10h 38m
£180–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
13h 59m
£44–87
Drive 373.3 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Helstoncar 373.3 mi
6h 41m
£92–133
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
7h 51m
£67–295
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
13h 2m
£186–346
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 106 / ...
15h 50m
£90–208
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
9h 51m
£72–389
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
9h 18m
£143–383
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
11h 8m
£81–403

Blackpool to Helston by train and bus

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10h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Tyre Centre via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Tyre Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 13h 59m.

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