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Manchester to Launceston

Rome2Rio compared 7 ways to get from Manchester to Launceston. The best route is Train, a distance of 347.963 km.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    7h 22m
    £148–210

  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 / ...
    10h 50m
    £37–91

  3. Drive 274.7 mi

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

  4. 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 9m
    £96–177

  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 / ...
    8h 6m
    £129–216

  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 16m
    £125–220

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 95 bus, line 97 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Trelawney Parc to Camelford Churchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camelford Church to Westgate Streetbus bus
    6h 46m
    £63–176

Manchester to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 £130–190 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, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 10h 50m.

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