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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Elgin is to bus which costs £95 - £150 and takes 26h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 9h 43m and costs £130 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Braelossie Place via London Victoria and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

How far is it from Helston to Elgin?

The distance between Helston and Elgin is 833 miles. The road distance is 699.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 16h 39m and costs £320 - £1,100.

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

It takes approximately 16h 39m to get from Helston to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Elgin bus from?

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

Train or bus from Helston to Elgin?

The best way to get from Helston to Elgin is to train which takes 16h 39m and costs £320 - £1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 26h 30m.

Where does the Helston to Elgin bus arrive?

Helston to Elgin bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Helston to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Elgin is 699 miles. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Helston to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 400+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Helston to Elgin 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 Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
16h 39m
£321–1,027
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Braelossie Placebus M96
26h 30m
£97–150
Drive 695.4 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Elgincar 695.4 mi
12h 23m
£171–247
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NQY - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
10h 37m
£100–349
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 Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Elgintrain
20h 55m
£267–472
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NQY - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
12h 36m
£134–499
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
10h 44m
£163–469
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
9h 43m
£130–429

Helston to Elgin by bus and train

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20h 55mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Helston to Elgin.

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Distance: 827.8 mi
Duration: 16h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Elgin via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, and Aberdeen in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Braelossie Place via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Union Square Bus Station in around 26h 30m.

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