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

The cheapest way to get from London to Helston is to bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Helston is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London and Helston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at The Parade. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between London and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from London to Helston. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Redruth via Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from London to Helston?

The distance between London and Helston is 299 miles. The road distance is 273.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Helston without a car is to train via Totnes which takes 6h 59m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from London to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Helston bus from?

London to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Helston?

The best way to get from London to Helston is to train via Totnes which takes 6h 59m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the London to Helston bus arrive?

London to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Parade station.

Where does the London to Helston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Helston is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from London to Helston.

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

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Totnes
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Totnes to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 59m
£123–218
Bus via Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
10h 6m
£39–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Paradebus 504 / ...
8h 50m
£45–80
Drive 271.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Helstoncar 271.7 mi
5h 8m
£67–97
Fly, line 36 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
6h 56m
£63–243
Train
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance
9h 4m
£123–217

London to Helston by train and bus

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Distance: 297.3 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from London Paddington to Tyre Centre via Totnes, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to The Parade 3 times a day. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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