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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Helston is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 15h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Helston is to train and fly and line 36 bus which takes 7h 29m and costs £70 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsley Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Helston?

The distance between Carlisle and Helston is 485 miles. The road distance is 447.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Helston without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £140 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Carlisle to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Helston bus from?

Carlisle to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Helston?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Helston is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £140 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Carlisle to Helston bus arrive?

Carlisle to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Helston is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Carlisle to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3278+ hotels available in Helston.

Carlisle to Helston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 51m
£149–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
15h 12m
£32–66
Drive 445.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Helstoncar 445.3 mi
7h 39m
£108–156
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
7h 29m
£71–340
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
10h 4m
£63–332
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
12h 55m
£182–414
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
7h 30m
£70–315
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
9h 48m
£52–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle 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
8h 59m
£117–488
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
9h 40m
£65–223

Carlisle to Helston by train and bus

8Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Helston.

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Distance: 482.3 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Meneage Street via Birmingham New Street, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 15h 12m.

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