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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Helston is to bus via Bristol which costs £16 - £55 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Kingsley Way via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Helston?

The distance between Gloucester and Helston is 241 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Helston without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £100 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Gloucester to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Helston bus from?

Gloucester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Helston?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Helston is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Gloucester to Helston bus arrive?

Gloucester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Helston is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3181+ hotels available in Helston.

Gloucester to Helston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance
5h 15m
£101–293
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
7h 57m
£16–52
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Helstoncar 205.4 mi
3h 48m
£51–74
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
6h 2m
£30–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Railway Stationbus 104
9h 43m
£33–60

Gloucester to Helston by train and bus

2Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Helston.

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Distance: 239.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Redruth twice a week. Tickets cost £95–300 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Kingsley Way via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 7h 57m.

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