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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Helston is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Helston is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Helston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at The Parade. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Helston. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Exeter to Helston?

The distance between Exeter and Helston is 120 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Helston without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £19 - £35.

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

The bus from Bampfylde Street to The Parade takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Helston bus from?

Exeter to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Helston train from?

Exeter to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Helston?

The best way to get from Exeter to Helston is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Exeter to Helston bus arrive?

Exeter to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Parade station.

Where does the Exeter to Helston train arrive?

Exeter to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redruth station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Helston is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Exeter to Helston.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to The Paradebus 504 / ...
4h 5m
£19–35
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
4h 36m
£16–22
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 13m
£51–88
Drive 102.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Helstoncar 102.2 mi
1h 53m
£26–37

Exeter to Helston by bus

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Distance: 119.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to The Parade once daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily.

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