What is the cheapest way to get from Helston to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Helston to Leicester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Helston to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Helston to Leicester is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Helston and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Helston and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Helston to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Leicester via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Helston to Leicester?

The distance between Helston and Leicester is 331 miles. The road distance is 286.2 miles.

How do I travel from Helston to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Helston to Leicester without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 59m and costs £160 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Helston to Leicester?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Helston to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helston to Leicester bus from?

Helston to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars station.

Where do I catch the Helston to Leicester train from?

Helston to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.

Train, bus or fly from Helston to Leicester?

The best way to get from Helston to Leicester is to train via Plymouth which takes 7h 59m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Helston to Leicester bus arrive?

Helston to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Helston to Leicester train arrive?

Helston to Leicester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Helston to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Leicester is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Helston to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Helston to Leicester?

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Train via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Redruth to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
7h 59m
£161–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
11h
£40–77
Drive 284.5 mi
1. Drive from Helston to Leicestercar 284.5 mi
5h 19m
£70–102
Fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
11h 2m
£75–226
Train
1. Take the train from Redruth to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
8h 11m
£164–242
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Redruth to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
11h 48m
£163–312
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
9h
£95–248
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Stars to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
8h 2m
£104–243
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
8h 29m
£112–312

Helston to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 328.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Tesco to Leicester via Railway Station, Redruth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seven Stars to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station in around 11h.

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