There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 306 bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Kensey Valley Meadowbus 306
5h 25m£56–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
7h 23m£25–36Drive 144.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Launcestoncar 144.7 mi
2h 49m£36–52Train, line 66 bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the bus from Clifton Place to Tenby Housebus 66
5h 52m£55–93
Cardiff to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Launceston is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Launceston is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Westgate Street via Public Transport Interchange, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Cardiff and Launceston is 158 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Launceston without a car is to train and line 306 bus which takes 5h 25m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Cardiff to Launceston, including transfers.
Cardiff to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Launceston is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Launceston.
There are 1325+ hotels available in Launceston.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Launceston, England?
You can take a bus from Park Place to Westgate Street via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Railway Station to Kensey Valley Meadow
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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