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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Helston is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Helston is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Helston. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Redruth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Preston to Helston?

The distance between Preston and Helston is 395 miles. The road distance is 360.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Helston without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Preston to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Helston bus from?

Preston to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Helston train from?

Preston to Helston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Helston?

The best way to get from Preston to Helston is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Helston bus arrive?

Preston to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Helston train arrive?

Preston to Helston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Helston is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Preston to Helston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Helston?

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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Preston to Helston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redruthtrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h 53m
£158–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus 805
13h 25m
£51–85
Drive 358.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Helstoncar 358.1 mi
6h 15m
£89–129
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
7h 8m
£73–211
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
9h 10m
£159–258
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain
12h 11m
£162–297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 14m
£137–321
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tyre Centrebus
9h 21m
£84–242
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LBA - NQY
10h 40m
£83–237

Preston to Helston by train and bus

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8h 53mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Helston.

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Distance: 392.9 mi
Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Meneage Street via Birmingham New Street, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Parade via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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