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How to get fromCarlisle to Launcestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlisle to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    10h 45m
    £152–239

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    14h 54m
    £67–113

  3. Drive  384.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Launcestoncar car 384.1 mi
    6h 33m
    £97–139

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 12m
    £114–257

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    12h 38m
    £148–254

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 21m
    £97–211

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 52m
    £98–248

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train, line 306 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    8h 54m
    £139–347

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    8h 47m
    £97–252

Carlisle to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kensey Valley Meadow via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 14h 54m.

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