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How to get fromHelston to Franceby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Helston to France by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chesterfield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    13h 19m
    €432–702

  2. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane NQY - NTE
    10h 49m
    €80–286

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    18h 11m
    €193–369

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Helston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar car
    9h 16m
    €275–342

  5. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane NQY - CDG
    9h 13m
    €120–326

  6. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    19h 3m
    €103–224

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 59m
    €104–233

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar car
    10h 32m
    €154–264

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    9h 46m
    €178–415

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    10h 2m
    €173–375

  11. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac 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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    10h 2m
    €159–391

  12. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BRS - NCE
    10h 26m
    €176–403

Helston to France by bus, train, and subway

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,265.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Helston, England and France?

You can take a bus from Tesco to Cité via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, Chesterfield, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 13h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 19h 3m.

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