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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Helston is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Helston?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Helston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Helston?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Helston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Redruth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Wales to Helston?

The distance between Wales and Helston is 241 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Helston without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Wales to Helston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Helston bus from?

Wales to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Helston train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Helston?

The best way to get from Wales to Helston is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Wales to Helston bus arrive?

Wales to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Wales to Helston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Helston?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Helston is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Wales to Helston.

Where can I stay near Helston?

There are 3490+ hotels available in Helston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Redruthtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
6h 45m
£105–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Falmouth University and University of Exeterbus Uk049
8h 51m
£25–40
Drive 205.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Helstoncar 205.8 mi
3h 56m
£51–73
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Redruthtrain
6h 51m
£100–199

Wales to Helston by train and bus

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Distance: 239.3 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Wales and Helston, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Redruth 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Tyre Centre via Bristol Bus Station and Falmouth Uni Penryn Campus in around 8h 51m.

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