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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £75 and takes 13h 48m.

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 36m 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 via Birmingham which takes 9h 58m and costs £80 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m 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 National Express, depart from Railway Station.

Train or bus from Helston to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Helston to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 58m and costs £80 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Helston to Blackpool bus arrive?

Helston to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Helston to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Blackpool is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Helston to Blackpool.

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

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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 Seven Stars and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
9h 58m
£84–363
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
13h 48m
£28–72
Drive 372.9 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Blackpool372.9 mi
6h 36m
£93–134
Bus, bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Godolphin Road to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
2. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Bus Station
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
10h 17m
£94–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
15h 55m
£48–92
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
11h 17m
£82–354
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
8h 30m
£107–453
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool North
10h 57m
£86–312

Helston to Blackpool by bus and train

80Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 409.5 mi
Duration: 9h 58m

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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to National Express Coach Facility via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 13h 48m.

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