The average bus between Dover and Launceston takes 16h 17m and the fastest bus takes 13h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Launceston at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 16h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Launceston station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
Dover to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Dover and Launceston is 401.6 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Westgate Street via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 12h 55m.