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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Helston is to bus which costs £26 - £75 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kingsley Way via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Preston to Helston?

The distance between Preston and Helston is 394 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Helston without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Preston to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Helston bus from?

Preston to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Helston?

The best way to get from Preston to Helston is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £75 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Preston to Helston bus arrive?

Preston to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Helston is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Preston to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3163+ hotels available in Helston.

Preston to Helston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruth
9h 15m
£74–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
12h 59m
£27–72
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Helston358.1 mi
6h 11m
£88–127
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
4. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Kingsley Way
6h 25m
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
9h 38m
£74–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Railway Station104
14h 7m
£51–111
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
4. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Kingsley Way
8h 28m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LBA - NQY
10h 30m
£73–322
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
8h 26m
£109–439

Preston to Helston by train and bus

108Weekly Services

9h 15mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Helston.

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Distance: 392.2 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Tyre Centre via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kingsley Way via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 12h 59m.

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