Travel Info
However you’re planning to get here, we’ve made it easy. Helstonbury takes place at the Blue Anchor Inn, right in the heart of Helston.
There’s a bus stop right outside the pub on Coinagehall Street for services heading towards Porthleven, Penzance, and The Lizard, coming from Falmouth, Truro, and Redruth.
Across the road, just a short walk up opposite the Inn and Still, there’s another bus stop for services heading towards Falmouth, Truro, and Redruth, coming from Porthleven, Penzance, and The Lizard.
If you’re coming by taxi, there’s a taxi rank right at the pub’s entrance, making drop-off and pick-up simple.
Kernow Cabs – 01326 464646
Cornwall Taxis – 07773 330165
Darrens Taxi – 01326 352100 or 07879 770445
Cabs4U – 01326 617373
Mike’s Taxi Helston – 01326 352242
Telstar Taxis – 01326 221007
Go Cornwall Bus service 34 runs between Redruth and The Lizard via Helston, with regular stops at Helston Blue Anchor from early morning to late evening. It stops roughly every hour throughout the day.
Go Cornwall Bus services 38/39 travel between Camborne and Helston, stopping at Blue Anchor too .
The Helston town service (37/37A) circulates around the town, including stops near Blue Anchor
Buses usually run hourly on main routes (34, 38, 39); check timetables ahead of time.
Helston, Blue Anchor (W-bound) - Live Departures Helston, Seven Stars (opp) - Live DeparturesIf you’re driving to Helstonbury, these are the long stay and free car parks to use, all within walking distance of The Blue Anchor Inn:
- Trengrouse Way Long Stay Car Park
Charges apply from 9 am–4 pm: up to 30 min £0.60, 1 hr £1.10, 2 hrs £2.10, 3 hrs £3.20.
Free parking from 4 pm–9 am daily
Pay and display machines accept coins, contactless, Apple Pay/Google Pay; JustPark code 8383 - Tyacke Road Long Stay Car Park
Charges apply 9 am–4 pm: 1 hr £1.10, 2 hrs £2.10, 3 hrs £3.20, 4 hrs £5.00, 24 hrs £6.30; weekly rate available (£15.80)
Free parking from 4 pm–9 am daily
Pay and display, contactless, JustPark code 8381 - Fairground Car Park
Free of charge at all times.
Located opposite Coronation Park and the boating lake on Porthleven Road – about a ten‑minute walk to The Blue Anchor