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

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There are 8 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 8m
    £340–469

  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 Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus bus
    6h 59m
    £60–236

  3. Drive 537 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helstoncar car 537 mi
    9h 27m
    £133–192

  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
    13h 38m
    £223–443

  5. 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
    8h 28m
    £146–318

  6. 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
    8h 48m
    £132–280

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane NCL - NQY
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus bus
    8h 15m
    £101–303

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain train
    9h 14m
    £181–395

Edinburgh to Helston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 8m

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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