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How to get fromEdinburgh to Helstonby train, car, plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Helston by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redruthtrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    11h 32m
    £333–465

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus bus
    7h 1m
    £58–334

  3. Drive 537 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helstoncar car 537 mi
    9h 27m
    £134–193

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain train
    14h 4m
    £205–426

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane GLA - NQY
    3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus bus
    7h 54m
    £78–365

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain train
    9h 8m
    £134–322

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain train
    9h 11m
    £120–260

Edinburgh to Helston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£333Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helston, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redruth once daily. Tickets cost £330–470 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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