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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Helston is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Helston. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Helston?

The distance between Gloucester and Helston is 241 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Helston without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Gloucester to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Helston bus from?

Gloucester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Helston train from?

Gloucester to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Helston?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Helston is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h.

Where does the Gloucester to Helston bus arrive?

Gloucester to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gloucester to Helston train arrive?

Gloucester to Helston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Redruth station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Helston is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Helston.

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

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Gloucester to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Redruthtrain Gloucester - Penzance / ...
5h 6m
£128–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
8h
£27–54
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Helstoncar 205 mi
3h 48m
£50–73
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
6h 21m
£104–201

Gloucester to Helston by train and bus

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5h 6mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Redruth twice a week. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 8h.

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