There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Helston by train, bus, or car
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 Castle Cary
best- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
9h 18m£94–181Drive 178.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Helstoncar 178.1 mi
3h 32m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
11h 15m£62–110Train
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
10h 2m£74–139
Poole to Helston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Helston is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
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 9h 18m.
The distance between Poole and Helston is 247 miles. The road distance is 179.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Helston without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 9h 18m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Poole to Helston, including transfers.
Poole to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Helston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Helston is to train via Castle Cary which takes 9h 18m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 11h 15m.
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 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to The Parade via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Helston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Helston is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Poole to Helston.
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