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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Helston is to train and bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Helston. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Redruth via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Poole to Helston?

The distance between Poole and Helston is 247 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Helston without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 50m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Poole to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Helston bus from?

Poole to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Helston train from?

Poole to Helston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Helston?

The best way to get from Poole to Helston is to train via Castle Cary which takes 8h 50m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Poole to Helston bus arrive?

Poole to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Helston train arrive?

Poole to Helston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Poole to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Helston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Poole to Helston.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Helston?

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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Poole to Helston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 50m
£94–186
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
3. Take the bus from Exeter to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
10h 54m
£34–55
Drive 178.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Helstoncar 178.1 mi
3h 32m
£45–64
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
9h 9m
£74–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
11h 15m
£56–104

Poole to Helston by train and bus

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Tyre Centre via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 15m.

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