The average bus between Dorchester and Launceston takes 12h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorchester 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 twice daily between Dorchester and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Launceston at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 27m • 4 changes
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16h 20m • 4 changes




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9h 24m • 4 changes
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7h 18m • 4 changes




9h 27m • 4 changes
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16h 20m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Dorchester to Launceston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Launceston station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
Dorchester to Launceston bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Bus Station.
Dorchester to Launceston bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Tenby House station.
The distance between Dorchester and Launceston is 136.1 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a bus from Top O Town to Westgate Street via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 7h 57m.