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 £35 - £65 and takes 13h 30m.

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 15m 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 Preston Bus Station and arriving at Tyre Centre via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Preston to Helston?

The distance between Preston and Helston is 395 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 £170 - £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 Preston 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 £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Helston bus arrive?

Preston to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, 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 15m to drive from Preston to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 1219+ 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 Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
9h 15m
£179–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
13h 30m
£36–64
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Helstoncar 358.1 mi
6h 15m
£90–129
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
7h 10m
£64–283
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
9h 26m
£176–276
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
12h 25m
£178–334
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
9h 43m
£94–415
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 36m
£135–371
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Kingsley Waybus
9h 23m
£66–372

Preston to Helston by train and bus

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Meneage Street via Birmingham New Street, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Tyre Centre via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 13h 30m.

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