What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Launceston?

The distance between Basingstoke and Launceston is 169 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Launceston without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £30 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Launceston?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Basingstoke to Launceston, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Launceston?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Launceston is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Basingstoke to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Launceston.

Basingstoke to Launceston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Launceston by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 41m
£34–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
9h 8m
£27–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newbury to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Railway Station66
7h 15m
£43–150
Drive 164.1 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Launceston164.1 mi
3h
£41–59

Basingstoke to Launceston by train and bus

40Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.7 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Launceston, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £28–75 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 5h. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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