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How to get fromBirmingham to Launcestonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Launceston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 44m
    £87–130
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    8h 21m
    £25–35
  3. Drive  196.2 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Launcestoncar car 196.2 mi
    3h 35m
    £49–71
  4. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    8h 36m
    £28–49

Birmingham to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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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.

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