There are 5 ways to get from Helston to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
6h 18m£95–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus 805
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
7h 50m£35–61Drive 204.8 mi
- Drive from Helston to Gloucestercar 204.8 mi
3h 48m£51–74Train
- Take the train from Redruth to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
6h 33m£113–173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucestertrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
8h 47m£39–66
Helston to Gloucester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Gloucester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Transport Hub via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Gloucester via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Helston and Gloucester is 240 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Gloucester without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 18m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Helston to Gloucester, including transfers.
Helston to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Helston to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Gloucester is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 18m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Gloucester via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Transport Hub via Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helston to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Helston to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Gloucester is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Helston to Gloucester.
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