There are 4 ways to get from Launceston to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
8h 44m£93–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
10h 30m£43–73Drive 230.3 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Tenbycar 230.3 mi
4h 20m£57–82Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 57m£86–157
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Tenby is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Upper Park Road via New Road, Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Tenby via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Launceston and Tenby is 266 miles. The road distance is 231.7 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 44m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Launceston to Tenby, including transfers.
Launceston to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Launceston to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Launceston to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 44m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Tenby via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Upper Park Road via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 30m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Launceston to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Launceston to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Tenby is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Launceston to Tenby.
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