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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Helston is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Helston. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Kingsley Way via Queensway Q1, Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Swindon to Helston?

The distance between Swindon and Helston is 242 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Helston without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Swindon to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Helston bus from?

Swindon to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Helston?

The best way to get from Swindon to Helston is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Swindon to Helston bus arrive?

Swindon to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Queensway Q1 station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Helston is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Swindon to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3170+ hotels available in Helston.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to RedruthLondon Paddington - Penzance
5h 9m
£72–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Queensway Q1
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
8h 50m
£40–76
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Helston215.2 mi
3h 54m
£55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)BRS - NQY
9h 3m
£100–358

Swindon to Helston by train and bus

5Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Redruth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £70–160 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Kingsley Way via Queensway Q1, Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 8h 50m.

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