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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Launceston is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £90 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Launceston is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Launceston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Lloyds Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Chester to Launceston?

The distance between Chester and Launceston is 284 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Launceston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 5m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Chester to Launceston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Launceston bus from?

Chester to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Launceston?

The best way to get from Chester to Launceston is to train via Birmingham which takes 8h 5m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h.

Where does the Chester to Launceston bus arrive?

Chester to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Launceston is 254 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Chester to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Launceston.

Chester to Launceston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 5m
£124–214
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
12h 14m
£30–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 106 / ...
12h
£56–146
Drive 252.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Launcestoncar 252.8 mi
5h 7m
£63–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train, line 176 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus
7h 25m
£100–303
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
9h 38m
£120–216
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus, line 177 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Asdabus
4. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to Westgate Streetbus
7h 50m
£71–293
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus, line 177 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Asdabus
4. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to Westgate Streetbus
9h 16m
£63–367

Chester to Launceston by train and bus

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8h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Launceston.

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Distance: 282.7 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Westgate Street via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Lloyds Bank in around 12h.

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