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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Helston is to bus via Plymouth which costs £14 - £21 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Helston is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Helston. However, there are services departing from Baymead Lane and arriving at The Parade via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Helston. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Somerset to Helston?

The distance between Somerset and Helston is 164 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Somerset to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Helston bus from?

Somerset to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Helston?

The best way to get from Somerset to Helston is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Somerset to Helston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Somerset to Helston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Helston is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Somerset to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3432+ hotels available in Helston.

Somerset to Helston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 16m
£66–119
Bus via Plymouth
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
6h 18m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Paradebus 805
6h 17m
£29–53
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Helstoncar 138.1 mi
2h 46m
£35–50

Somerset to Helston by bus and train

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6h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Redruth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to The Parade 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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