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How to get fromLaunceston to Edinburghby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Launceston to Edinburgh by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Line 306 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    6h 21m
    £110–325

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 50m
    £63–111

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    11h 20m
    £246–376

  4. Drive  475.5 mi

    1. Drive from Launceston to Edinburghcar car 475.5 mi
    8h 19m
    £119–172

  5. Line 306 bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    6h 56m
    £85–205

  6. Line 306 bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 49m
    £83–220

  7. Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Bus Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    6h 35m
    £68–240

  8. Line 306 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 22m
    £137–320

  9. Line 306 bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    8h 17m
    £104–255

Launceston to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £240–370 and the journey takes 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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