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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Helston is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kingsley Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Helston?

The distance between Chester and Helston is 365 miles. The road distance is 315.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £60 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Chester to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Helston bus from?

Chester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Helston?

The best way to get from Chester to Helston is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £60 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £75 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Helston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Helston is 316 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Chester to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3217+ hotels available in Helston.

Chester to Helston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
8h 38m
£61–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
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
11h 45m
£30–72
Drive 313.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Helstoncar 313.9 mi
6h 13m
£76–109
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
8h 4m
£73–295
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
9h 57m
£151–331
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
6h 40m
£62–252
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 10m
£113–425
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
11h 7m
£59–330

Chester to Helston by train and bus

98Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 362.4 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Tyre Centre via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kingsley Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 11h 45m.

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