There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Launceston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 44m£87–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
8h 21m£25–35Drive 196.2 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Launcestoncar 196.2 mi
3h 35m£49–71Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
8h 36m£28–49
Birmingham to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Launceston is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Westgate Street via Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Okehampton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Birmingham and Launceston is 209 miles. The road distance is 197.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Birmingham to Launceston, including transfers.
Birmingham to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Birmingham to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Launceston is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Launceston, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Westgate Street via Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Birmingham to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Launceston is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Birmingham to Launceston.
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