The average bus between Edinburgh and Launceston takes 21h 20m and the fastest bus takes 19h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Launceston at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 21h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Launceston station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
Edinburgh to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Launceston is 596.1 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Westgate Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 16h 55m.