There are 5 ways to get from Brighton 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- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
7h 47m£100–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49
11h 39m£40–58Drive 209.4 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Launcestoncar 209.4 mi
4h 7m£53–77Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 47m£79–157Bus via Preston Circus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
11h 52m£47–84
Brighton to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Launceston is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Launceston is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road and arriving at Westgate Street via London Heathrow Airport, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Okehampton via Gatwick Airport, Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Brighton and Launceston is 258 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Brighton to Launceston, including transfers.
Brighton to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Brighton to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Launceston is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Kensey Valley Meadow via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Westgate Street via London Heathrow Airport, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 11h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Brighton to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Launceston is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Brighton to Launceston.
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