The average bus between Launceston and Edinburgh takes 21h 46m and the fastest bus takes 21h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Launceston to Edinburgh. 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 Launceston and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 10:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Launceston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at New Road and take an average of 21h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Launceston to Edinburgh? 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 Launceston to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Launceston station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
Launceston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Launceston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Launceston and Edinburgh is 596.1 km. The road distance is 877 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 16h 22m.