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How to get fromHelston to Toursby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Helston to Tours by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    14h 36m
    €374–644

  2. Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toursbus bus 723 / ...
    25h 7m
    €105–169

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Redruth to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    19h 30m
    €223–398

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Morlaix to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    20h 6m
    €219–349

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Helston to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Tourscar car
    12h 5m
    €154–577

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to London Victoriabus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 10m
    €118–196

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Helston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tourscar car
    11h 58m
    €326–416

  8. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane NQY - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    11h 30m
    €173–435

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    11h 49m
    €201–463

  10. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane NQY - BVA
    2. Take the train from Beauvais to Paris Nordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    16h 13m
    €218–536

Helston to Tours by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,202.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 36m

What companies run services between Helston, England and Tours, France?

You can take a bus from Seven Stars to St Pierre Des Corps via Railway Station, Redruth, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 10m.

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