Bus from Helston to London
3 direct routes · about 565 min · first bus 05:10, last bus 20:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 06:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Helston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | National Express | ~610 min | 3 | Thursdays and Fridays only | 04:30 | 20:25 | Seven Stars (opp) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Newquay, Bodmin, Liskeard & 5 more |
| 504 | National Express | ~565 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 05:10 | 08:50 | Seven Stars (opp) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Truro, Newquay, Bodmin, Liskeard, Tideford, Landrake & 1 more |
| 404 | National Express | ~565 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 20:25 | 20:25 | Seven Stars (opp) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Truro, Tresillian, Grampound, St Austell, St Blazey Gate, St Blazey & 12 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Helston 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 805 bus, 504 bus or 404 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Helston to London?
3 routes run directly from Helston to London: the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the 404 (National Express). The most frequent is the 805, 3 times each weekday — board at Seven Stars (opp) and get off at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound), about 610 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Helston to London?
Around 565 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Newquay and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Helston to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:10 and the last around 20:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Helston to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.