There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Helston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- 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 / ...
9h 42m£84–164Drive 182.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Helstoncar 182.3 mi
3h 41m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Paradebus 805
10h 45m£61–109Train via Bridport
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Redruthtrain
10h 14m£76–143Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Redruthtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 18m£136–241
Bournemouth to Helston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Helston is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Helston is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Helston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at The Parade via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Helston. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Redruth via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Helston is 247 miles. The road distance is 183.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Helston without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Bournemouth to Helston, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Helston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Helston is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Helston, England?
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Square to Meneage Street via Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Redruth, and Railway Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to The Parade via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 45m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.
Bournemouth to Helston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Helston is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Bournemouth to Helston.
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