The average bus between Folkestone and Launceston takes 14h 21m and the fastest bus takes 11h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Launceston at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 55m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Launceston station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
Folkestone to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Folkestone to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Tenby House station.
The distance between Folkestone and Launceston is 391 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a bus from Folkestone Central station to Westgate Street via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 13h 2m.