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How to get fromHelston to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Helston to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    17h 6m
    £356–548

  2. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NQY - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    12h 26m
    £104–329

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Elgin stationbus bus
    26h 36m
    £115–186

  4. Drive  696.3 mi

    1. Drive from Helston to Elgincar car 696.3 mi
    12h 23m
    £174–251

  5. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NQY - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    13h 2m
    £124–291

  6. Train, bus

    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 Huntlytrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    20h 15m
    £235–390

  7. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BRS - INV
    4. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    9h 53m
    £129–307

  8. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    4. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus bus
    10h 39m
    £159–399

Helston to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.8 mi
  • Duration: 17h 6m

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 17h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Elgin station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Union Square Bus Station, and Aberdeen Union Street in around 26h 36m.

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