The average bus between Plymouth and Launceston takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Launceston. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Launceston at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Saltash and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Launceston station via New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Plymouth to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Fore Street Bottom station.
Plymouth to Launceston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Tesco station.
The distance between Plymouth and Launceston is 33.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Tesco via Saltash, Fore Street Bottom, and New Road in around 1h 45m.
