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There are 6 ways to get from Helston to Edinburgh by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Penzance - Edinburgh
    12h 6m
    £242–802

  2. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    8h 28m
    £62–231

  3. Drive 537 mi

    1. Drive from Helston to Edinburghcar car 537 mi
    9h 27m
    £132–190

  4. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    8h 21m
    £69–280

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    14h 9m
    £213–394

  6. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    7h 29m
    £102–397

Helston to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£242Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Helston, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Redruth to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £240–800 and the journey takes 10h 31m.

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