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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston is to bus via Leeds which costs £45 - £80 and takes 16h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston is to fly and train and line 306 bus which takes 6h 49m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Launceston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Westgate Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Launceston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Launceston is 589 miles. The road distance is 478.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £230 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Launceston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Launceston bus from?

Edinburgh to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Launceston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £230 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 16h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Launceston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Launceston is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Launceston.

Edinburgh to Launceston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
11h 15m
£230–719
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
16h 57m
£45–77
Drive 475.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Launcestoncar 475.9 mi
8h 20m
£118–170
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 306 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus
6h 49m
£100–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
17h 36m
£66–90
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus
7h 52m
£90–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus
8h 35m
£94–238
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 4m
£106–367
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 37m
£128–370

Edinburgh to Launceston by train, foot, and bus

65Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

£230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 585.5 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Launceston, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–750 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Westgate Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 16h 57m.

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