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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Helston is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Helston is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Helston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Parade. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Helston?

The distance between Exeter and Helston is 126 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Helston without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Exeter to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Helston bus from?

Exeter to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Helston?

The best way to get from Exeter to Helston is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Helston bus arrive?

Exeter to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Parade station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Helston is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Exeter to Helston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Helston?

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Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3178+ hotels available in Helston.

Exeter to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Helston by train, bus, or car

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 Exeter St Davids to RedruthExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
3h 43m
£31–147
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Falmouth Uni Penryn CampusUk049
3h 45m
£6–10
Drive 102.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Helston102.5 mi
1h 51m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to The Parade404
4h 35m
£15–28

Exeter to Helston by train and bus

152Weekly Services

3h 43mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Helston, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth hourly. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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