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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Leicester is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Leicester is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Helston to Leicester?

The distance between Helston and Leicester is 331 miles. The road distance is 286.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Leicester without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 4m and costs £150 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Helston to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Leicester bus from?

Helston to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.

Train or bus from Helston to Leicester?

The best way to get from Helston to Leicester is to train via Plymouth which takes 8h 4m and costs £150 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Helston to Leicester bus arrive?

Helston to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helston to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Leicester is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Helston to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 992+ hotels available in Leicester.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Helston and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Pine Close and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

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

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
8h 4m
£154–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
11h 32m
£53–79
Drive 284.5 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Leicestercar 284.5 mi
5h 18m
£70–102
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
9h 12m
£84–457
Train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
8h 11m
£139–412
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
11h 48m
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Temp Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
8h 5m
£100–430
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain
7h 28m
£98–452

Helston to Leicester by bus and train

106Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helston to Leicester.

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Distance: 328.7 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Leicester via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pine Close to St Margaret's Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 32m.

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