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How to get fromCardiff to Launcestonby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Launceston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 306 bus

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Kensey Valley Meadowbus bus 306
    5h 15m
    £21–75

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    6h 17m
    £26–53

  3. Drive 144.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Launcestoncar car 144.7 mi
    2h 49m
    £36–52

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 43m
    £49–86

  5. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus bus 66
    6h 54m

Cardiff to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Launceston, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Westgate Street via Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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