There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
8h 52m£169–278Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
10h 59m£38–61Drive 335.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Helstoncar 335.8 mi
6h 4m£82–118Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
6h 8m£65–173Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
10h 29m£171–306Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 104
13h 12m£70–174Fly to Exeter, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
7h 13m£134–298
Manchester to Helston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Helston is to bus via Bristol which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Redruth via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Manchester and Helston is 373 miles. The road distance is 337.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £160 - £280.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Manchester to Helston, including transfers.
Manchester to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Helston is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tyre Centre via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 10h 59m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160–500
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–300
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Helston is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Manchester to Helston.
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