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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Helston is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Helston is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Helston. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at The Parade via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Dover to Helston?

The distance between Dover and Helston is 379 miles. The road distance is 346.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Dover to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Helston bus from?

Dover to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Dover to Helston?

The best way to get from Dover to Helston is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Dover to Helston bus arrive?

Dover to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Dover to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Helston is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Dover to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3163+ hotels available in Helston.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dover 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruth
8h 4m
£79–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Parade404 / ...
13h 25m
£34–74
Drive 344.3 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Helston344.3 mi
5h 56m
£85–122
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LHR - NQY
9h 55m
£158–463
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
10h 38m
£57–269
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing CrossDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to RedruthLondon Paddington - Penzance
11h 47m
£104–228
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LTN - NQY
9h 26m
£112–363
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LGW - NQY
10h 6m
£105–384
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
4. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Kingsley Way
7h 27m

Dover to Helston by train, subway, and bus

128Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 377 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Tyre Centre via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to The Parade via London Victoria in around 13h 25m.

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