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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £60 - £120 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Colchester is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs £35 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Helston to Colchester?

The distance between Helston and Colchester is 355 miles. The road distance is 330.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Helston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Colchester bus from?

Helston to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.

Train or bus from Helston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Helston to Colchester is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Helston to Colchester bus arrive?

Helston to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Colchester is 331 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Helston to Colchester.

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

Book your Helston to Colchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 476+ hotels available in Colchester.

Helston to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Helston to Colchester 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
1. Take the train from Redruth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 28m
£151–299
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Temp Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
6h 25m
£40–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
10h 58m
£60–116
Drive 328.9 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Colchestercar 328.9 mi
6h 27m
£82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
12h 25m
£72–172
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Temp Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
9h 9m
£165–530
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
9h 34m
£270–808
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
13h 9m
£102–473

Helston to Colchester by bus and train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Helston to Colchester.

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Distance: 353.2 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Colchester via Railway Station, Redruth, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 12h 25m.

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