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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston is to bus which costs £90 - £230 and takes 17h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston is to fly and bus and line 177 bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £60 - £320.

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 Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Launceston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Launceston is 504 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 10h 39m and costs £190 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m 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 National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Launceston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Launceston is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 10h 39m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 17h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Launceston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Launceston is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Edinburgh to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 270+ 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 via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 39m
£197–316
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus, line 177 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Asdabus
3. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to Westgate Streetbus
7h 4m
£62–320
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 37m
£94–221
Drive 475.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Launcestoncar 475.9 mi
8h 21m
£116–167
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liskeardtrain Edinburgh - Penzance
11h 14m
£297–415
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
7h 21m
£100–238
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 59m
£90–206
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 39m
£101–248
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train, line 306 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus
8h 8m
£135–391

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) flights

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Distance: 501.1 mi
Duration: 10h 39m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kensey Valley Meadow via Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 17h 37m.

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