There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Helston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 8m£115–216Drive 227.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Helstoncar 227.8 mi
4h 22m£57–82Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
10h 25m£67–179Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 20m£110–212Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spatrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
10h 34m£65–112
Portsmouth to Helston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Helston is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Helston. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Helston. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Redruth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Helston is 277 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Portsmouth to Helston, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Helston is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Tyre Centre via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–150
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Portsmouth to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Helston is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Portsmouth to Helston.
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