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

The cheapest way to get from London to Launceston is to bus which costs £15 - £60 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between London and Launceston?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Launceston. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Westgate Street via Pilgrim Primary and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from London to Launceston?

The distance between London and Launceston is 217 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from London to Launceston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Launceston bus from?

London to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Launceston?

The best way to get from London to Launceston is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £60 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the London to Launceston bus arrive?

London to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from London to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Launceston is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from London to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Launceston.

London to Launceston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from London to Launceston by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
5h 15m
£66–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
9h 42m
£15–59
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Launceston210.8 mi
3h 59m
£52–75
Train via London Waterloo
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
6h 33m
£26–68

London to Launceston by train and bus

20Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and Launceston, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 6h 25m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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