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

The cheapest way to get from Minehead to Helston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minehead to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Minehead and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bancks Street and arriving at The Parade via Hither Mead, County Hall and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Minehead to Helston?

The distance between Minehead and Helston is 184 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Minehead to Helston without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Minehead to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Helston bus from?

Minehead to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Train or bus from Minehead to Helston?

The best way to get from Minehead to Helston is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Minehead to Helston bus arrive?

Minehead to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Minehead to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Minehead to Helston is 130 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Minehead to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3166+ hotels available in Helston.

Minehead to Helston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Minehead to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to RedruthLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 16m
£38–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Plymouth Coach Station101
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Parade404 / ...
8h 17m
£27–53
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from Minehead to Helston129.5 mi
3h 9m
£32–46

Minehead to Helston by bus and train

89Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.7 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Redruth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–70 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancks Street to The Parade via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 8h 17m.

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