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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 15m
    £124–347

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    11h 22m
    £41–61

  3. Drive 274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Launcestoncar car 274.7 mi
    4h 57m
    £67–97

  4. Fly to Exeter, train, line 176 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 27m
    £89–287

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 54m
    £123–347

  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 / ...
    9h 53m
    £143–245

  7. 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 46m
    £56–269

Manchester to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest 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 £100–320 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Westgate Street via Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Pilgrim Primary, and New Road in around 11h 22m.

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