There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 18m£108–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
8h 14m£31–57Drive 205.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Helstoncar 205.8 mi
3h 56m£51–74Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
6h 21m£101–201
Cardiff to Helston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Helston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Helston. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Helston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Cardiff and Helston is 241 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cardiff to Helston, including transfers.
Cardiff to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Helston is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Helston, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Redruth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–200 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redruth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Helston is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Helston.
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