There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Helston by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
6h£29–120Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Paradebus 404 / ...
7h 50m£40–80Drive 205.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Helstoncar 205.8 mi
3h 56m£51–74Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 2m£121–218
Wales to Helston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Helston is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Helston. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Parade via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Wales and Helston is 239 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Helston without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h and costs £29 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Wales to Helston, including transfers.
Wales to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Wales to Helston is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 50m.
Wales to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Helston is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Wales to Helston.
What companies run services between Wales and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tyre Centre via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Parade via Plymouth Coach Station in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £110–220
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £110–150
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £150–220
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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