There are 10 ways to get from Helston to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
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
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
13h 13m£224–373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
17h 40m£69–113Drive 535.8 mi
- Drive from Helston to Kilmarnockcar 535.8 mi
9h 24m£134–193Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NQY - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
9h 49m£78–208Train
- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
14h 35m£308–469Train 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
- Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
16h 10m£223–398Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
9h 2m£70–247Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
9h 12m£149–376Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
9h 36m£120–277Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- 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 bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
9h 54m£125–286
Helston to Kilmarnock by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Kilmarnock is to fly and bus which takes 9h 2m and costs £65 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Kilmarnock via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Helston and Kilmarnock is 576 miles. The road distance is 539 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Kilmarnock without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 13m and costs £220 - £380.
It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Helston to Kilmarnock, including transfers.
Helston to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Falmouth University and University of Exeter station.
Helston to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Kilmarnock is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 13m and costs £220 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 17h 40m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Kilmarnock, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Kilmarnock via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–270
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
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
- £26–50
- 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 Redruth to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £95–180
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- 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 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- 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 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- 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
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helston to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Helston to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Kilmarnock is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Helston to Kilmarnock.
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