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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Launceston is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Launceston is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Poole to Launceston?

The distance between Poole and Launceston is 140 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Launceston without a car is to train and bus and line 306 bus which takes 7h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Poole to Launceston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poole to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Launceston is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Poole to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Launceston.

Poole to Launceston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 306 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole 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, bus, line 306 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Street306
7h 42m
Drive 117.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Launceston117.1 mi
2h 23m
£30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Upwey
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Cary
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
7h 44m
£73–97
Train, bus, line 306 bus via Exeter
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouth
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationX53
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationX53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Station44A
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Station6A
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Street306
9h 36m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Kensey Valley Meadow via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 44m.

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