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How to get fromEdinburgh to Helstonby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus bus
    6h 52m
    £66–226

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redruthtrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    11h 36m
    £275–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus bus 805
    16h 55m
    £77–125

  4. Drive  537 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Helstoncar car 537 mi
    9h 27m
    £133–192

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain train
    9h 18m
    £120–270

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane GLA - NQY
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus bus
    7h 42m
    £82–240

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain train
    9h 15m
    £144–360

  8. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain train
    14h 7m
    £198–375

Edinburgh to Helston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Helston, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Redruth once daily. Tickets cost £270–400 and the journey takes 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Parade via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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