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How to get fromGloucester to Helstonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Helston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Redruthtrain train Gloucester - Penzance / ...
    5h 7m
    £104–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus bus 805
    7h 50m
    £33–58

  3. Drive  205 mi

    1. Drive from Gloucester to Helstoncar car 205 mi
    3h 48m
    £51–74

  4. Train via Plymouth

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain train
    6h 19m
    £96–182

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus bus Uk049
    9h 13m
    £39–66

Gloucester to Helston by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Gloucester to Redruth twice a week. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to The Parade via Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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