There are 4 ways to get from Helston to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
8h 47m£120–281Drive 178.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helston to Poolecar 178.5 mi
3h 31m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Stationbus B10
11h 12m£46–83Line 34 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Railway Stationbus 34
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
8h 56m
Helston to Poole by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Poole is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Helston and Poole is 247 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Poole without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £120 - £290.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Helston to Poole, including transfers.
Helston to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Helston to Poole is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £120 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 12m.
Helston to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Poole is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Helston to Poole.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Poole, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Poole via Railway Station, Redruth, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Seldown Coach Station via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 11h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–110
Train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Castle Cary to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £21–26
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £28–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–20
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £55–80
- 1st Class
- £100–150
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Upwey to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £20–29
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £21–30
Train from Weymouth to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £13–19
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22–35
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- ask@gocornwallbus.co.uk
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from Seven Stars to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
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