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 £55 - £110 and takes 17h 25m.

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 5h 50m and costs £60 - £320.

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 £320 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 University and University of Exeter station.

Train or bus from Helston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Helston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs £320 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Helston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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 2765+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

Q: 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 Pine Close and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

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

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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
5h 50m
£61–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
17h 25m
£57–102
Train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
12h 6m
£322–452
Drive 537 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Edinburghcar 537 mi
9h 27m
£133–192
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 39m
£135–312
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 26m
£129–281
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 26m
£143–341
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 24m
£92–414
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
£207–447

Helston to Edinburgh by bus and train

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12h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Redruth to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £320–450 and the journey takes 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Close to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 17h 25m.

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