What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Launceston?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Launceston is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Launceston?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Launceston is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Launceston?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Westgate Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Launceston?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Okehampton via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Launceston?

The distance between Blackpool and Launceston is 330 miles. The road distance is 314 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Launceston without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Launceston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 30m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Launceston?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Blackpool to Launceston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Launceston bus from?

Blackpool to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Launceston train from?

Blackpool to Launceston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Launceston?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Launceston is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 30m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Blackpool to Launceston bus arrive?

Blackpool to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Blackpool to Launceston train arrive?

Blackpool to Launceston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Launceston is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Blackpool to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Launceston.

Blackpool to Launceston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 30m
£140–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
13h 45m
£40–102
Drive 312.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Launcestoncar 312.2 mi
5h 35m
£77–111
Train, fly to Exeter, line 306 bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus
7h 47m
£114–257
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
9h 39m
£163–247
Train #2
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 7m
£148–272
Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
8h 15m
£87–210

Blackpool to Launceston by train and bus

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Distance: 328.3 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Launceston, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Kensey Valley Meadow via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Westgate Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 13h 45m.

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