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

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £60 - £190 and takes 17h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Edinburgh is to line 306 bus and train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Launceston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via New Road, Plymouth Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.

How far is it from Launceston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Launceston and Edinburgh is 504 miles. The road distance is 478.3 miles.

How do I travel from Launceston to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Launceston to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 25m and costs £120 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Launceston to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Launceston to Edinburgh bus from?

Launceston to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Launceston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Launceston to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 10h 25m and costs £120 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 17h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Launceston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Launceston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Edinburgh is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Launceston to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Launceston to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Launceston to Edinburgh 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 Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 25m
£120–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station
17h 46m
£60–189
Drive 475.5 mi
1. Drive from Launceston to Edinburgh475.5 mi
8h 14m
£116–168
Line 306 bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
6h 41m
£60–166
Train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 26m
£74–604
Line 306 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
6h 16m
£99–247
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NQY - EDI
10h 27m
£71–230
Line 306 bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Station
2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 30m
£67–226
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 7m
£66–245
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
8h 42m
£154–381

Launceston to Edinburgh by bus and train

43Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.5 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Edinburgh Waverley via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 17h 46m.

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