Helston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Helston

With a population of 9,780, Helston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Helston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Helston

Helston in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Helston

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helston, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car rental from Bristol, which is about 150 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 515 miles and will cost you around $52. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 765 miles.

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helston, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car rental from Bristol, which is about 150 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 515 miles and will cost you around $52. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 765 miles.

Airports near Helston

Airlines serving Helston

SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (6 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

Harbour Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 504 reviews)
$149+
The Top House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 497 reviews)
$84+
Three Tuns
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 399 reviews)
$99+
Polurrian on the Lizard
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 771 reviews)
$135+
Cadgwith Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 394 reviews)
$103+
Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 767 reviews)
$25+

Renting a car in Helston

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Helston, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Helston, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.