There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 6m£79–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
9h 2m£34–55Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from Guildford to Launcestoncar 188.1 mi
3h 29m£47–68Line 28 bus, train, line 66 bus, line 306 bus
- Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Woking stationbus 28 / ...
- Take the train from Woking to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Tenby Housebus 66
- Take the bus from West Street to Westgate Streetbus 306
8h 17m£64–130
Guildford to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Launceston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Westgate Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Okehampton via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Guildford and Launceston is 207 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Guildford to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Guildford to Launceston, including transfers.
Guildford to Launceston bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Guildford, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Guildford to Kensey Valley Meadow via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Westgate Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Guildford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
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Booking & Getting There
Guildford to Launceston bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Guildford to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Launceston is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Guildford to Launceston.
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