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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Helston
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Helston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Helston will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Plymouth for Helston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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 Plymouth to Helston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Helston 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 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 86 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Helston train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Helston trains for today, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:29 Plymouth | 1h40 | 21:09 Helston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Helston
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Trains from Plymouth to Helston run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 21:56 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Helston trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Plymouth and Helston from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Helston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Helston by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Helston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Helston
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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