There are 9 ways to get from Helston to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
9h 48m£171–275Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
14h 15m£46–77Drive 372.9 mi
- Drive from Helston to Blackpoolcar 372.9 mi
6h 40m£93–134Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 3m£83–222Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
12h 30m£186–338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
15h 39m£89–213Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 14m£93–265Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 28m£151–341Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
- Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain
14h 52m£92–257
Helston to Blackpool by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs £90 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Tesco 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 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Blackpool North via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Helston and Blackpool is 412 miles. The road distance is 375.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs £170 - £280.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Helston to Blackpool, including transfers.
Helston to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.
Helston to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 14h 15m.
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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Blackpool via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–450
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool via Manchester Airport, Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–350
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Helston to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Helston to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Blackpool is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Helston to Blackpool.
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