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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Helston is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Helston is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Helston. However, there are services departing from Mayfield Doctors Surgery and arriving at The Parade via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Helston. However, there are services departing from Totnes and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Paignton to Helston?

The distance between Paignton and Helston is 104 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Helston without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Paignton to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Helston bus from?

Paignton to Helston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Mayfield Doctors Surgery station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from Paignton to Helston?

The best way to get from Paignton to Helston is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Paignton to Helston bus arrive?

Paignton to Helston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Royal Parade station.

Where does the Paignton to Helston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paignton to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Helston is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Paignton to Helston.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Totnes to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 15m
£40–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to Royal Paradebus 80
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Paradebus 504
5h 48m
£19–44
Drive 97.1 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Helstoncar 97.1 mi
2h
£24–35

Paignton to Helston by bus and train

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Distance: 103.1 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Totnes to Redruth hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayfield Doctors Surgery to The Parade via Royal Parade and Plymouth Coach Station in around 5h 48m.

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