There are 5 ways to get from Helston to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Plymouth
best- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucestertrain
6h 17m£103–203Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 50m£27–54Drive 204.8 mi
- Drive from Helston to Gloucestercar 204.8 mi
3h 48m£50–73Train
- Take the train from Redruth to Gloucestertrain Penzance - Leeds
6h 33m£143–203Bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 104
10h 23m£44–106
Helston to Gloucester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Gloucester is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Transport Hub via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Gloucester via Plymouth and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Helston and Gloucester is 240 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Gloucester without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Helston to Gloucester, including transfers.
Helston to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.
Helston to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Gloucester is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Gloucester via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Transport Hub via Falmouth University and University of Exeter and Bus Station in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Redruth to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Redruth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £140–200
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Railway Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Helston to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Helston to Gloucester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Gloucester is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Helston to Gloucester.
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