There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Helston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Exeter
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
9h 59m£76–143Drive 182.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Helstoncar 182.3 mi
3h 41m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
10h 40m£61–109Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 20m£136–242
Bournemouth to Helston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Helston is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Redruth via Axminster and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Helston is 225 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Helston without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 59m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Bournemouth to Helston, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Helston is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 59m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Kingsley Way via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Helston is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bournemouth to Helston.
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