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 £45 - £80 and takes 11h 44m.

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 £75 - £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 King Street and arriving at Kingsley Way via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

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 which takes 10h 48m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m 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 King Street station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Helston?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Helston is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs £160 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Maidstone to Helston bus arrive?

Maidstone to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

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 3274+ hotels available in Helston.

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

There are 7 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
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 48m
£165–314
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 44m
£49–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B23
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
11h 6m
£50–69
Drive 305.2 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Helstoncar 305.2 mi
5h 25m
£75–109
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
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
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
7h 20m
£84–409
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
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 27m
£151–511
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
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 Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
10h 4m
£170–452

Maidstone to Helston by train, subway, and bus

79Weekly Services

10h 48mAverage Duration

£165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.8 mi
Duration: 10h 48m

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, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Kingsley Way via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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