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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Helston is to fly and train which costs £50 - £200 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helston is to train and fly and line 36 bus which takes 7h 25m and costs £80 - £360.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Helston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Helston is 633 miles. The road distance is 540.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Helston without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs £250 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 11h to get from Edinburgh to Helston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Helston is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3181+ hotels available in Helston.

Edinburgh to Helston - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 36 bus

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

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance
11h
£251–792
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
8h 38m
£54–196
Drive 537 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helstoncar 537 mi
9h 27m
£132–190
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
8h 25m
£68–274
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
13h 29m
£168–440
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
7h 25m
£81–359
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
7h 46m
£118–396
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
9h 23m
£61–252

Edinburgh to Helston by train and bus

8Weekly Services

11hAverage Duration

£251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.8 mi
Duration: 11h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redruth once daily. Tickets cost £240–800 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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