The average bus between Manchester and Launceston takes 12h 37m and the fastest bus takes 9h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Launceston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 12h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Launceston station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
Manchester to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Manchester and Launceston is 348 km. The road distance is 483 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 11h 28m.