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 - £180 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Helston is to fly and train which takes 8h 44m and costs £110 - £390.

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 21m and costs £250 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m 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 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3172+ hotels available in Helston.

Edinburgh to Helston - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and 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 RedruthEdinburgh - Penzance
11h 21m
£251–792
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruth
8h 53m
£54–178
Drive 537 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helston537 mi
9h 21m
£131–189
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)EDI - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
3. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Kingsley Way
8h 8m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruth
13h 45m
£188–390
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)GLA - 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 1m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
8h 44m
£112–386
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruth
9h 32m
£63–238

Edinburgh to Helston by train and bus

9Weekly Services

11h 21mAverage Duration

£251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.8 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

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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