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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £55 - £360 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs £55 - £360.

How far is it from Helston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Helston and Edinburgh is 436 miles. The road distance is 540.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs £240 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Helston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Helston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Edinburgh is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from Helston to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Helston to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Helston to Edinburgh by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
6h 1m
£59–352
Train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
12h 6m
£242–802
Drive 537 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Edinburghcar 537 mi
9h 27m
£131–189
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
7h 54m
£135–397
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
8h 35m
£125–342
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 29m
£128–362
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 21m
£166–621
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 2m
£140–491
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 10m
£222–517

Helston to Edinburgh by bus and train

12Weekly Services

12h 6mAverage Duration

£242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.4 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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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