There are 3 ways to get from Helston to Torquay 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.
Helston to Torquay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Torquay is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Cary Parade via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Paignton via Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Helston and Torquay is 114 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Helston to Torquay, including transfers.
Helston to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Helston to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Torquay is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Torquay, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redruth to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seven Stars to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel once daily. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Helston to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.
Helston to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newton Abbot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Torquay is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Helston to Torquay.
Book your Helston to Torquay train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Helston to Torquay bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2664+ hotels available in Torquay.