There are 4 ways to get from Launceston to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Line 306 bus, train via Bristol
best- Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus 306
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h£24–78Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 34m£29–59Drive 143.5 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Cardiffcar 143.5 mi
2h 47m£36–51Line 306 bus, train
- Take the bus from Westgate Street to Railway Stationbus 306
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 44m£46–92
Launceston to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Cardiff is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via New Road and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Launceston and Cardiff is 159 miles. The road distance is 144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Cardiff without a car is to line 306 bus and train via Bristol which takes 5h and costs £24 - £80.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Launceston to Cardiff, including transfers.
Launceston to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Launceston to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Cardiff is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Launceston to Cardiff.
There are 1577+ hotels available in Cardiff.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Cardiff, Wales?
National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £25–55 and the journey takes 4h.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- ask@gocornwallbus.co.uk
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
Bus from Westgate Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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