There are 5 ways to get from Helston to Bristol by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m£78–148Bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
7h 7m£24–38Bus
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus 805
5h 55m£30–55Drive 172.4 mi
- Drive from Helston to Bristolcar 172.4 mi
3h 28m£43–62Train via Plymouth
- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m£79–148
Helston to Bristol by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Bristol is to bus via Falmouth University and University of Exeter which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Helston and Bristol is 202 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Helston to Bristol, including transfers.
Helston to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.
Helston to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Bristol, England?
You can take a bus from Seven Stars to Bristol Temple Meads via Railway Station, Redruth, and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Seven Stars to Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helston to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Helston to Bristol train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Bristol is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Helston to Bristol.
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