There are 5 ways to get from Helston to Cheltenham 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- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m£104–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 825
7h 45m£37–62Drive 211.8 mi
- Drive from Helston to Cheltenhamcar 211.8 mi
3h 52m£53–76Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m£98–173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 31m£42–70
Helston to Cheltenham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Royal Well via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Helston and Cheltenham is 246 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Helston to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Helston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Helston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Cheltenham Spa via Railway Station, Redruth, and Plymouth in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Royal Well via Bus Station in around 7h 45m.
- 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
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Helston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Cheltenham is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Helston to Cheltenham.
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