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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Helston is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Helston. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Redruth via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Helston?

The distance between Blackburn and Helston is 406 miles. The road distance is 358.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Helston without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Blackburn to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Helston bus from?

Blackburn to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Helston train from?

Blackburn to Helston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Helston?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Helston is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs £180 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Blackburn to Helston bus arrive?

Blackburn to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Helston train arrive?

Blackburn to Helston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Helston is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Blackburn to Helston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackburn to Helston?

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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Blackburn to Helston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tyre Centre via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackburn to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
10h 26m
£180–286
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
13h 42m
£44–67
Drive 356.8 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Helstoncar 356.8 mi
6h 33m
£88–126
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
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 15m
£73–190
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
12h 23m
£178–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 104
15h 2m
£75–187
Fly Manchester Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 20m
£142–315
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
9h 34m
£129–310

Blackburn to Helston by train and bus

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10h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.1 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Tyre Centre via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centre via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 13h 42m.

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