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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs £110 - £390.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Helston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Helston and Edinburgh is 633 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 12h 6m to get from Helston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Edinburgh bus from?

Helston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus station.

Train, bus or fly from Helston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Helston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs £240 - £800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Helston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Helston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Edinburgh is 540 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Helston to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Helston to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh WaverleyPenzance - Edinburgh
12h 6m
£242–802
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
16h 55m
£40–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Interchange404
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
16h 14m
£110–269
Drive 537 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Edinburgh537 mi
9h 21m
£131–189
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NQY - EDI
10h 4m
£71–227
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
8h 18m
£62–227
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
7h 50m
£119–387
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 6m
£69–287

Helston to Edinburgh by bus and train

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12h 6mAverage Duration

£242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.8 mi
Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Helston, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Redruth to Edinburgh Waverley once daily. Tickets cost £240–800 and the journey takes 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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