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

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Warrington

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    11h 32m
    £184–293

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    15h 36m
    £56–92

  3. Drive  478.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Launcestoncar car 478.1 mi
    8h 5m
    £119–172

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 36m
    £75–190

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    12h 41m
    £278–407

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus bus 104
    17h 45m
    £87–141

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    7h 48m
    £107–285

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane GLA - NQY
    9h 17m
    £71–195

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    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
    8h 25m
    £82–205

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    9h 26m
    £65–240

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 18m
    £113–224

Glasgow to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Launceston, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Kensey Valley Meadow via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Westgate Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 15h 36m.

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