Bus from Porthleven to Helston
3 direct routes · 9–14 min · first bus 07:27, last bus 23:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Helston as of 08:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Porthleven, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~14 min | 15 | Sat 16 · Sun 6 | 08:05 | 23:41 | Mill Lane (S-bound) | Seven Stars (opp) | — |
| 38 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~9 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:04 | 17:35 | Penrose Hill (E-bound) | Seven Stars (opp) | — |
| 2A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:27 | 07:27 | Mill Lane (S-bound) | Seven Stars (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Porthleven 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 2 bus, 38 bus or 2A bus timetable.
Fares from Porthleven to Helston
- £2.50 adult single, £5.00 return on the 2 and 38 (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £2.80 adult single, £5.60 return on the 2A (Go Cornwall Bus)
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 Porthleven to Helston?
3 routes run directly from Porthleven to Helston: the 2 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 38 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 2A (Go Cornwall Bus). The most frequent is the 2, 15 times each weekday — board at Mill Lane (S-bound) and get off at Seven Stars (opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Porthleven to Helston?
Between 9 minutes on the 38 and 14 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Porthleven to Helston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:27 and the last around 23:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Porthleven to Helston?
Adult singles from Porthleven to Helston: £2.50 on the 2 and 38 (Go Cornwall Bus); £2.80 on the 2A (Go Cornwall Bus). 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.