The average bus between Paignton and Launceston takes 4h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 every 3 hours between Paignton and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Launceston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Royal Parade and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton 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 Paignton to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Road station via Royal Parade station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Paignton to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Paignton to Launceston bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at New Road station.
The distance between Paignton and Launceston is 60.3 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Tesco via Royal Parade and New Road in around 4h 33m.