There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Helston by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Westbury
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
7h 23m£97–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
10h 40m£49–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
9h 48m£53–90Drive 206.9 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Helstoncar 206.9 mi
4h 9m£52–75Fly, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
8h 47m£202–389Train
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 48m£87–182
Southampton to Helston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Helston is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Helston. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Helston. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Redruth via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Southampton and Helston is 253 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Helston without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 7h 23m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Southampton to Helston, including transfers.
Southampton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Helston is to train via Westbury which takes 7h 23m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Helston, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Tyre Centre via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 40m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £220–700
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Bath Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Southampton to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Helston is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Southampton to Helston.
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