The average bus between Bristol and Launceston takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Launceston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bristol and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Launceston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h • 2 changes


4h 55m • 2 changes


4h 50m • 2 changes


8h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Launceston station via Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Bristol to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Bristol and Launceston is 153.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Westgate Street via Exeter, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 5h 54m.