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How to get fromHelston to Readingby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington
    5h 52m
    £112–212

  2. Bus via Newquay

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newquay Bus Station to Readingbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    10h 5m
    £30–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus bus 504
    8h 1m
    £53–121

  4. Drive 236.4 mi

    1. Drive from Helston to Readingcar car 236.4 mi
    4h 33m
    £58–84

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NQY - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    8h 23m
    £139–481

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NQY - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    8h 29m
    £113–445

  7. Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Temp Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 10m
    £64–391

Helston to Reading by bus and train

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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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 £110–210 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seven Stars to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £50–120 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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