The average bus between Penzance and Launceston takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 Penzance and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Launceston at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Launceston station via Lloyds Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Penzance to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Westgate Street station.
The distance between Penzance and Launceston is 101.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Westgate Street via Lloyds Bank in around 4h 15m.