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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Helston is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bargate and arriving at Kingsley Way via The Broadway, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Southampton to Helston?

The distance between Southampton and Helston is 253 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Southampton to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Helston bus from?

Southampton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Helston?

The best way to get from Southampton to Helston is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Southampton to Helston bus arrive?

Southampton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Helston is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Southampton to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3274+ hotels available in Helston.

Southampton to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Southampton 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
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 54m
£130–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
10h 30m
£33–47
Drive 207.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Helstoncar 207.1 mi
4h 8m
£51–74
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 51m
£104–270

Southampton to Helston by train and bus

3Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Tyre Centre via Westbury (Wilts), Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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