There are 7 ways to get from Helston to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Redruth to Westbury (Wilts)train Penzance - London Paddington
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 49m£110–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
9h 52m£46–110Drive 207.4 mi
- Drive from Helston to Southamptoncar 207.4 mi
4h 7m£51–73Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
7h 33m£108–276Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
7h 1m£98–211Bus, train
- Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk049
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
10h 15m£54–101Train to Exeter, fly
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
9h 41m£196–601
Helston to Southampton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helston to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Seven Stars and arriving at Coach Station via Bus Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Helston to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Redruth and arriving at Southampton Central via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Helston and Southampton is 253 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Helston to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Helston to Southampton, including transfers.
Helston to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Helston to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redruth station.
The best way to get from Helston to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £280 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Helston, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a bus from Tesco to Southampton Central via Railway Station, Redruth, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £220–750
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210–650
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £300–1,100
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £230–750
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–250
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–490
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Redruth to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
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
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More Questions & Answers
Helston to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Helston to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helston to Southampton is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Helston to Southampton.
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