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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Elgin is to bus and train which costs £85 - £210 and takes 24h 32m.

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 20m and costs £70 - £320.

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 38m and costs £230 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 16h 38m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus station.

Train or bus from Helston to Elgin?

The best way to get from Helston to Elgin is to train which takes 16h 38m and costs £230 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 21m.

Where does the Helston to Elgin bus arrive?

Helston to Elgin bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

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 239+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

Q: 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 Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

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

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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 38m
£238–399
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
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 20m
£73–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie Placebus E7
21h 21m
Drive 695.4 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Elgincar 695.4 mi
12h 23m
£171–247
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 16m
£179–378
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain
24h 32m
£86–202
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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
11h 17m
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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Stationbus
10h 11m

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Map of how to get from Helston to Elgin.

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Distance: 827.9 mi
Duration: 16h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Braelossie Place via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 21h 21m.

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