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

The cheapest way to get from Maidenhead to Helston is to bus via Newquay which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidenhead to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Maidenhead and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidenhead to Helston. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Kingsley Way via Station Road, Reading, Bus Station and Temp Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Maidenhead to Helston?

The distance between Maidenhead and Helston is 275 miles. The road distance is 250.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Maidenhead to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidenhead to Helston bus from?

Maidenhead to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Maidenhead to Helston?

The best way to get from Maidenhead to Helston is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Maidenhead to Helston bus arrive?

Maidenhead to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newquay Bus Station.

Can I drive from Maidenhead to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidenhead to Helston is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Maidenhead to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3274+ hotels available in Helston.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Maidenhead 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 Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 41m
£136–258
Bus via Newquay
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Newquay Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
11h 36m
£32–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to The Paradebus 504
8h 58m
£36–63
Drive 249.4 mi
1. Drive from Maidenhead to Helstoncar 249.4 mi
4h 42m
£61–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Maidenhead to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
8h 45m
£129–454
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
9h 35m
£195–577
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Maidenhead to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
4. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
7h 49m
£77–390

Maidenhead to Helston by train and bus

74Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

£136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.3 mi
Duration: 8h 41m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Redruth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–240 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to The Parade twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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