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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Launceston is to train which costs £25 - £75 and takes 5h 46m.

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 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Launceston?

The distance between Basingstoke and Launceston is 197 miles. The road distance is 164.9 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 and line 306 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 bus which takes 8h 12m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 5h 46m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Launceston is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Basingstoke to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1181+ hotels available in Launceston.

Basingstoke to Launceston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 306 bus, and bus

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, line 306 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kensey Valley Meadow306
5h 40m
£47–128
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 46m
£26–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach StationUkn49 / ...
8h 12m
£27–64
Drive 164 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Launceston164 mi
2h 59m
£42–60

Basingstoke to Launceston by train and bus

56Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 195.9 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £19–70 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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