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How to get fromEdinburgh to Launcestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Exeter

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    10h 51m
    £236–349

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus, line 97 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clease Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clease Road to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 47m
    £68–230

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus bus 104
    19h 58m
    £91–152

  4. Drive  475.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Launcestoncar car 475.8 mi
    8h 21m
    £117–169

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 19m
    £110–344

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liskeardtrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    11h 14m
    £256–373

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    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 Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 55m
    £84–204

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    8h 32m
    £82–219

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 38m
    £122–244

Edinburgh to Launceston by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids every 3 hours. Tickets cost £220–330 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Lloyds Bank in around 19h 58m.

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