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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 14h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs £90 - £140.

How far is it from Helston to Blackpool?

The distance between Helston and Blackpool is 412 miles. The road distance is 375.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Helston to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Blackpool bus from?

Helston to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.

Train or bus from Helston to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Helston to Blackpool bus arrive?

Helston to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helston to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Blackpool is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Helston to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 877+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Helston to Blackpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Helston and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Pine Close and arriving at Blackpool via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

There are 9 ways to get from Helston to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
9h 50m
£180–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
14h 12m
£37–67
Drive 372.9 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Blackpoolcar 372.9 mi
6h 40m
£93–135
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Temp Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 9m
£73–305
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
12h 34m
£185–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
15h 18m
£89–217
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 2m
£76–398
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 39m
£142–387
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 20m
£102–435

Helston to Blackpool by bus and train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Blackpool North via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Close to Blackpool via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 14h 12m.

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