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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Helston is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Helston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Helston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Helston?

The distance between Birmingham and Helston is 292 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £150 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Birmingham to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Helston bus from?

Birmingham to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Helston train from?

Birmingham to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Helston?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Helston is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £150 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Birmingham to Helston bus arrive?

Birmingham to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Helston train arrive?

Birmingham to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Redruth station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Helston is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Birmingham to Helston.

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

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
6h 33m
£151–208
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
9h 26m
£30–47
Drive 257.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Helstoncar 257.3 mi
4h 41m
£64–92
Fly from Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane BHX - NQY
8h 38m
£74–213
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
6h 53m
£145–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 104
10h 26m
£57–133
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
7h 53m
£97–234

Birmingham to Helston by train and bus

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Redruth once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 9h 26m.

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