There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Helston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
5h 31m£30–128Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
8h 57m£22–44Drive 211.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Helstoncar 211.8 mi
3h 52m£51–74Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 3m£48–328Bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Railway Stationbus 104
9h 36m£34–45
Cheltenham to Helston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Helston is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Helston. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Kingsley Way via Arle Court Transport Hub, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Helston is 246 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Helston without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cheltenham to Helston, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Helston is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 8h 57m.
Cheltenham to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Helston is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Cheltenham to Helston.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Tyre Centre via Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Kingsley Way via Arle Court Transport Hub, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 8h 57m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–80
- 1st Class
- £100–150
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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