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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Folkestone is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Folkestone is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Bouverie Road West via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Helston to Folkestone?

The distance between Helston and Folkestone is 372 miles. The road distance is 339.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Helston to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Folkestone bus from?

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

Train or bus from Helston to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Helston to Folkestone is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 14h.

Where does the Helston to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Helston to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Folkestone is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Helston to Folkestone.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helston to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Helston to Folkestone 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 London PaddingtonPenzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone CentralSt Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
8h 7m
£97–225
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to London VictoriaUk049
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone CentralLondon Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
12h 49m
£35–114
Drive 337.4 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Folkestone337.4 mi
5h 50m
£83–119
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
10h 1m
£157–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West007
14h
£37–75
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
9h 41m
£275–661
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
10h 38m
£104–374
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Godolphin Road to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
2. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Bus Station
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NQY - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
5. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
7h 34m
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
9h 34m
£106–366

Helston to Folkestone by bus, train, and subway

87Weekly Services

8h 7mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369.7 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Helston, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a bus from Tesco to Folkestone Central via Railway Station, Redruth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Bouverie Road West via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h.

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