There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 6m£65–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
8h 19m£33–56Drive 160 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Launcestoncar 160 mi
3h 3m£40–58Train, line 306 bus
- Take the train from Bridgend to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus 306
7h 13m£65–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 32m£54–95
Bridgend to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Launceston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Westgate Street via Sophia Gardens, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Okehampton via Bristol Parkway and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Bridgend and Launceston is 179 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Bridgend to Launceston, including transfers.
Bridgend to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgend to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Kensey Valley Meadow via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- 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)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- National Express
- 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
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Bridgend to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Launceston is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Bridgend to Launceston.
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