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How to get from Bristol to Helston by bus and train?

From Bristol to Helston by bus and train

To get from Bristol to Helston in Cornwall, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bristol Temple Meads station to Plymouth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 34 bus from Railway Station, Redruth station to Blue Anchor, Helston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 3434
Walk to Helston
Leaves from Bristol Temple Meads
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    122 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redruth
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Redruth
    ID corampwp
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Lizard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Anchor, Helston
    ID corajtad
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Helston
    Walk to
    Helston
    Wendron Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bristol to Helston
The distance between Bristol, Cornwall and Helston, Cornwall is approximately 202.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 294 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol to Helston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cornwall – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol Temple Meads
  • Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
  • Temple Way, Temple Meads

Ferry stations close to Bristol:

  • Castle Park Ferry Landing, Broadmead
  • Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing, Temple Meads
  • SS Great Britain Ferry Landing, Harbour
Public transport stations close to Helston, Cornwall

Helston is located at Wendron Street, Cornwall and the nearest public transport station is Seven Stars, Helston.

Bus stations close to Helston:

  • Seven Stars, Helston
  • Tyre Centre, Helston
  • Blue Anchor, Helston
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Helston?

    The fastest way takes 294 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct train between Bristol and Helston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bristol to Helston?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Bristol in South West to Plymouth station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Plymouth station near Helston in Cornwall.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol to Helston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bristol in South West and Helston in Cornwall by train and bus is about 4 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bristol to get to Helston?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Bristol in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bristol and Helston?

    Get off the train at the Plymouth stop, which is closest to Helston in Cornwall.

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