There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 4m£78–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
8h 42m£23–82Drive 150.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Launcestoncar 150.7 mi
2h 46m£38–54Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Filton Abbey Woodtrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 56m£67–128
Cheltenham to Launceston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Launceston is to bus which costs £22 - £85 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Launceston is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Westgate Street via Arle Court Transport Hub, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Okehampton via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Launceston is 164 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cheltenham to Launceston, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Launceston is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £85 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Launceston, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Launceston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Launceston is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Cheltenham to Launceston.
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