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

The cheapest way to get from London to Helston is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Helston is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London and Helston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at The Parade. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from London to Helston?

The distance between London and Helston is 299 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from London to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Helston bus from?

London to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Helston?

The best way to get from London to Helston is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the London to Helston bus arrive?

London to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Parade station.

Can I drive from London to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Helston is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from London to Helston.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Helston?

Book your London to Helston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Helston.

London to Helston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from London to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 19m
£82–162
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
9h 34m
£15–35
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Helstoncar 271.9 mi
5h 7m
£66–95
Fly, line 36 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
6h 26m
£44–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Paradebus 504
9h 35m
£24–45

London to Helston by train and bus

79Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.3 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Redruth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £80–160 and the journey takes 7h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeter once daily. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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