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 3172+ hotels available in Helston.

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

There are 10 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 Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
8h 4m
£79–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Paradebus 404 / ...
13h 25m
£33–74
Drive 344.3 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Helstoncar 344.3 mi
5h 56m
£84–121
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 50m
£158–473
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
10h 38m
£56–268
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
11h 47m
£104–228
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
8h 54m
£286–722
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 26m
£112–363
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
10h 6m
£105–383
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campusbus
4. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Kingsley Waybus
7h 27m

Dover to Helston by train, subway, and bus

128Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Helston.

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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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