There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 44m£101–181Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bournemouth to Launcestoncar 121.2 mi
2h 35m£30–44Train, bus, line 306 bus
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus 306
8h 22m£41–77Bus, train, line 306 bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus 306
8h 38m£42–83Bus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
11h 44m£51–91
Bournemouth to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Launceston is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Launceston is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Westgate Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Okehampton via Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Launceston is 257 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Bournemouth to Launceston, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Kensey Valley Meadow via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Westgate Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 11h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Railway Station to Westgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from Railway Station to Westgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SA
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Clifton Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Clifton Place to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Launceston is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Bournemouth to Launceston.
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