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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Helston is to bus and line 118 bus and line 1 bus and line 3 bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Helston is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Helston. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at The Parade via Bus Station and Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Helston. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Redruth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Bideford to Helston?

The distance between Bideford and Helston is 173 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Bideford to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Helston bus from?

Bideford to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Helston?

The best way to get from Bideford to Helston is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Bideford to Helston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bideford to Helston train arrive?

Bideford to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Helston is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Bideford to Helston.

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

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Bideford to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 118 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 56m
£72–136
Bus, line 118 bus, line 1 bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from West Street to Bus Stationbus 118 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
4. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus
5. Take the bus from Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus to Kingsley Waybus 3
8h 46m
£16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to The Paradebus 504
7h 30m
£33–83
Drive 91.7 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Helstoncar 91.7 mi
1h 56m
£23–33

Bideford to Helston by bus and train

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Tyre Centre via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to The Parade via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bampfylde Street in around 7h 30m.

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