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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Helston is to bus via Plymouth which costs £7 - £13 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Helston is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Torquay to Helston?

The distance between Torquay and Helston is 114 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Helston without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Torquay to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Helston bus from?

Torquay to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Helston?

The best way to get from Torquay to Helston is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Torquay to Helston bus arrive?

Torquay to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Parade station.

Can I drive from Torquay to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Helston is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Torquay to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3178+ hotels available in Helston.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to RedruthExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 6m
£33–129
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Parade80
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Falmouth Uni Penryn CampusUk049
5h 11m
£7–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coronation Road opp Town Mill to The Parade404
4h 46m
£22–31
Drive 99.8 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Helston99.8 mi
2h 2m
£25–37

Torquay to Helston by train and bus

149Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to Redruth hourly. Tickets cost £24–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coronation Road opp Town Mill to The Parade twice daily. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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