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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Helston is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Helston. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Helston. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Reading to Helston?

The distance between Reading and Helston is 263 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Helston without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Reading to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Helston bus from?

Reading to Helston bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Helston train from?

Reading to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Helston?

The best way to get from Reading to Helston is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Reading to Helston bus arrive?

Reading to Helston bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Helston train arrive?

Reading to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redruth station.

Can I drive from Reading to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Helston is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Reading to Helston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 30m
£115–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 20m
£35–55
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
9h 39m
£81–180
Drive 236.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Helstoncar 236.6 mi
4h 33m
£59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 39m
£149–421

Reading to Helston by train and bus

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Redruth every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–200 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 39m.

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