There are 8 ways to get from Launceston to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 10m£123–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 18m£43–100Drive 250 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Chestercar 250 mi
5h 8m£62–89Line 306 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus
- Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 2m£111–252Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 5m£111–212Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Westgate Street to Bus Shelterbus
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 41m£83–215Fly Exeter to Liverpool
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
9h 36m£105–215Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
9h 45m£82–228
Launceston to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Prouts Court Flats and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Launceston and Chester is 283 miles. The road distance is 251.5 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Launceston to Chester, including transfers.
Launceston to Chester bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, depart from Railway Station.
Launceston to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Launceston to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Chester via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Chester Bus Interchange via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–340
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–440
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Manchester Airport, Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool via Manchester Airport, Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Launceston to Chester bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Launceston to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Chester is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Launceston to Chester.
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