There are 12 ways to get from Helston to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
10h 28m£205–338Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
16h 15m£79–183Drive 444.9 mi
- Drive from Helston to Carlislecar 444.9 mi
7h 39m£110–159Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
8h 12m£107–252Train
- Take the train from Redruth to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 41m£208–333Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
13h 34m£208–388Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
7h 50m£97–292Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 35m£95–261Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
9h 27m£163–340Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
10h 6m£136–300Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
9h 59m£175–371Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
10h 21m£162–351
Helston to Carlisle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Carlisle is to bus which costs £75 - £190 and takes 16h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Carlisle is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs £90 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Carlisle via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Helston and Carlisle is 484 miles. The road distance is 447.4 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Carlisle without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 10h 28m and costs £200 - £340.
It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Helston to Carlisle, including transfers.
Helston to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.
Helston to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Carlisle is to train via Plymouth which takes 10h 28m and costs £200 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 16h 15m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Carlisle via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 16h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–150
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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
- £19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Helston to Carlisle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Helston to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Carlisle is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Helston to Carlisle.
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