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 - £90 and takes 12h 55m.

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 to Helston. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Kingsley Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 8h 39m and costs £140 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Train or bus from Preston to Helston?

The best way to get from Preston to Helston is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs £140 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Helston bus arrive?

Preston to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 814+ 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 Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 39m
£145–549
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
12h 55m
£37–87
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Helstoncar 358.1 mi
6h 15m
£88–126
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 Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
6h 21m
£61–253
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
8h 51m
£60–279
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
11h 47m
£159–350
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 Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
8h 33m
£82–333
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
10h 35m
£62–338
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
7h 51m
£110–436

Preston to Helston by train and bus

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8h 39mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Preston to Helston.

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Kingsley Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 12h 55m.

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