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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

    best
    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 24m
    £59–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus bus 216
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    7h 20m
    £25–77

  3. Drive 144.7 mi

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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Davids Station to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    6h 3m
    £58–106

  5. Train, line 78 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain train Cardiff Central - Penzance
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus 78 / ...
    6h 21m
    £86–163

Cardiff to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Launceston, England?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Westgate Street via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 7h 20m.

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