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How to get fromManchester to Launcestonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    7h 12m
    £50–404

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    11h 40m
    £24–71

  3. Drive 274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Launcestoncar car 274.7 mi
    4h 57m
    £68–98

  4. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus, line 177 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Asdabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Callywith College Car Park to Westgate Streetbus bus
    6h 7m
    £58–236

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 50m
    £47–208

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    10h 7m
    £73–178

  7. Fly to Exeter, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    6h 6m
    £80–268

Manchester to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £40–400 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 11h 40m.

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