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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Helston is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Helston is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Helston?

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 Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Helston?

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 51m.

How far is it from Southampton to Helston?

The distance between Southampton and Helston is 253 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Helston without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 7h 51m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Southampton to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Helston bus from?

Southampton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Helston?

The best way to get from Southampton to Helston is to train via Westbury which takes 7h 51m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Southampton to Helston bus arrive?

Southampton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Helston train arrive?

Southampton to Helston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Helston is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Southampton to Helston.

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

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Where can I stay near Helston?

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Southampton to Helston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Westbury
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
7h 51m
£110–203
Drive 206.9 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Helstoncar 206.9 mi
4h 9m
£51–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
10h 16m
£52–90
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
7h 59m
£98–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Paradebus 504
11h 35m
£73–182

Southampton to Helston by train and bus

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Parade via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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