There are 7 ways to get from Helston to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Redruth to Westbury (Wilts)train Penzance - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 52m£103–193Drive 207.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helston to Southamptoncar 207.4 mi
4h 8m£52–74Bus, 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 18m£53–91Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
8h 14m£127–352Train 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 24m£86–177Bus
- Take the bus from Seven Stars to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
11h 33m£59–97Train to Exeter, fly
- Take the train from Redruth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
9h 24m£191–385
Helston to Southampton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helston to Southampton is to bus and train which costs £50 - £95 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Helston to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 8m 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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
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 52m.
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 52m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Helston to Southampton, including transfers.
Helston to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seven Stars 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 52m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £120 - £360 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 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 52m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU) once daily.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £70–320
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £240–800
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £330–1,000
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £95–550
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to Southampton Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Southampton Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £170–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Redruth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
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
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seven Stars to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Helston to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 8m to drive from Helston to Southampton.
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