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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Helston is to train and bus which costs £25 - £90 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Helston is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Helston. However, there are services departing from Earl Street and arriving at The Parade via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Helston?

The distance between Maidstone and Helston is 341 miles. The road distance is 307 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Helston without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 42m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Maidstone to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Helston bus from?

Maidstone to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Helston?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Helston is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 42m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Maidstone to Helston bus arrive?

Maidstone to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Helston is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Maidstone to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3185+ hotels available in Helston.

Maidstone to Helston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Maidstone 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 via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
7h 42m
£74–254
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
11h 48m
£26–89
Drive 305.2 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Helstoncar 305.2 mi
5h 25m
£75–108
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 23m
£156–484
Train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 55m
£105–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Paradebus 404 / ...
14h 3m
£33–60
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
9h 41m
£90–404
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LTN - NQY
9h 33m
£77–357
Train, train to London City Airport, fly, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone West to Stroodtrain
2. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LCY - NQY
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
9h 11m
£310–751
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
7h 35m
£57–348

Maidstone to Helston by train, subway, and bus

126Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Tyre Centre via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earl Street to The Parade via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 14h 3m.

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