The average bus between Cheltenham and Launceston takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 3 times a day between Cheltenham and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Launceston at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 45m • 4 changes
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11h 10m • 4 changes
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11h 40m • 4 changes
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11h 30m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Launceston station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Cheltenham to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Launceston is 211.9 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to Westgate Street via Arle Court Transport Hub, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 8h 36m.