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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Helston to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Helston to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helston to Plymouth will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Helston for Plymouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Helston to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Helston to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 86 km
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3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helston to Plymouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Helston to Plymouth coaches for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:35 Helston | 3h30 | 14:05 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:25 Helston | 2h35 | 22:00 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Helston to Plymouth
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Buses from Helston to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 05:10 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Helston to PlymouthYou can travel by bus between Helston to Plymouth with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Helston to Plymouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helston to Plymouth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Helston, Coinagehall Street, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Plymouth, Coach Station, located 0.3 miles (496 m) away from the city centre.
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