Bus from Falmouth to Helston
5 direct routes · 42–71 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 22:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Helston as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Falmouth, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~20 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 15 | 17:40 | 22:45 | Argos (NE-bound) | The Parade (SW-bound) | — |
| 3 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~42 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 5 | 07:37 | 22:17 | Top of Killigrew St (SW-bound) | Tesco (S-bound) | Penryn, Long Downs, Rame, Laity, Manhay, Trevenen Bal & 1 more |
| 805 | National Express | ~20 min | 6 | Fridays only | 16:15 | 03:00 | Argos (NE-bound) | The Parade (SW-bound) | — |
| 35A | OTS | ~55 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:35 | 16:45 | The Moor B (NE-bound) | Tesco (S-bound) | Treverva, High Cross, Constantine, Gweek, Rosevear & Culdrose |
| 35 | OTS | ~71 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:10 | 17:45 | The Moor B (NE-bound) | Tesco (S-bound) | Bareppa, Mawnan Smith, Trebah Gardens, Helford Passage, Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Falmouth on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 504 bus, 3 bus, 805 bus, 35A bus or 35 bus timetable.
Fares from Falmouth to Helston
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 3 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £8.56 adult single, £8.56 return on the 35A (OTS) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £8.56 adult single on the 35 (OTS) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Falmouth to Helston?
5 routes run directly from Falmouth to Helston: the 504 (National Express), the 3 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 805 (National Express), the 35A (OTS), the 35 (OTS). The most frequent is the 504, 15 times each weekday — board at Argos (NE-bound) and get off at The Parade (SW-bound), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Falmouth to Helston?
Between 42 minutes on the 3 and 71 on the 35, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Falmouth to Helston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 22:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Falmouth to Helston?
Adult singles from Falmouth to Helston: £3.00 on the 3 (Go Cornwall Bus); £8.56 on the 35A (OTS); £8.56 on the 35 (OTS). The 35A and the 35 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.