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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Helston is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Helston is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Helston. However, there are services departing from County Hall and arriving at The Parade via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Helston. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Taunton to Helston?

The distance between Taunton and Helston is 156 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Helston without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Taunton to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Helston bus from?

Taunton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Helston?

The best way to get from Taunton to Helston is to train which takes 5h and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Taunton to Helston bus arrive?

Taunton to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Taunton to Helston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Helston is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Taunton to Helston.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Taunton to Helston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
5h
£68–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to The Paradebus 504
5h 55m
£30–74
Drive 130.3 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Helstoncar 130.3 mi
2h 36m
£32–46

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Distance: 155.5 mi
Duration: 5h

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Redruth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to The Parade via Plymouth Coach Station in around 5h 55m.

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