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

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Reading is to bus via Newquay which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helston to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Helston to Reading?

The distance between Helston and Reading is 263 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helston to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Helston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Reading bus from?

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

Train or bus from Helston to Reading?

The best way to get from Helston to Reading is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Helston to Reading bus arrive?

Helston to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Helston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Reading is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Helston to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1511+ hotels available in Reading.

Helston to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 7 ways to get from Helston to Reading by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington
5h 51m
£113–223
Bus via Newquay
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 4m
£32–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
7h 54m
£53–121
Drive 236.4 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Readingcar 236.4 mi
4h 32m
£58–84
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 30m
£150–382
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
8h 42m
£108–346
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 14m
£69–314

Helston to Reading by bus and train

85Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redruth to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–220 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seven Stars to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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