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There are 7 ways to get from Helston to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Plymouth

    best
    1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain train Penzance - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 39m
    £141–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk049
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 34m
    £40–78

  3. Drive 257.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helston to Birminghamcar car 257.5 mi
    4h 42m
    £63–91

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NQY - BHX
    7h 39m
    £69–208

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Redruth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 52m
    £153–223

  6. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 16m
    £94–244

  7. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane NQY - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    11h 31m
    £91–259

Helston to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Helston to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Birmingham New Street via Railway Station, Redruth, and Plymouth in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Birmingham Coach Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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