The average bus between Cardiff and Launceston takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Launceston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Launceston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Launceston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Launceston station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Cardiff to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tenby House station.
The distance between Cardiff and Launceston is 124.9 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Westgate Street via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 7h 51m.