There are 3 ways to get from Sheffield to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 53m£119–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 104
12h 20m£51–83Drive 269 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Launcestoncar 269 mi
5h 3m£67–97
Sheffield to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Launceston is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Launceston is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Lloyds Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Okehampton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Sheffield and Launceston is 287 miles. The road distance is 270.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sheffield to Launceston, including transfers.
Sheffield to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Launceston, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davids every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Lloyds Bank in around 12h 20m.
Train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Sheffield to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Sheffield to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Launceston is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Sheffield to Launceston.
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