There are 4 ways to get from Cirencester 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
best- Take the train from Swindon to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
7h 39m£101–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Bus Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus 805
9h 30m£39–69Drive 211.2 mi
- Drive from Cirencester to Helstoncar 211.2 mi
4h 2m£52–76Train via Transport Hub arrival
- Take the train from Gloucester to Redruthtrain Leeds - Penzance
8h 20m£116–176
Cirencester to Helston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cirencester to Helston is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cirencester to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cirencester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Spitalgate Lane and arriving at The Parade via Royal Well and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cirencester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Cirencester and Helston is 262 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cirencester to Helston without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cirencester to Helston, including transfers.
Cirencester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cirencester to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Cirencester to Helston is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Cirencester, England and Helston, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Swindon to Redruth once daily. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spitalgate Lane to The Parade via Promenade, Royal Well, and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £95–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cirencester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cirencester to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redruth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cirencester to Helston is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Cirencester to Helston.
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