There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Warrington
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 32m£184–293Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
15h 36m£56–92Drive 478.1 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Launcestoncar 478.1 mi
8h 5m£119–172Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- 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 Westgate Streetbus
7h 36m£75–190Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
12h 41m£278–407Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 104
17h 45m£87–141Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
7h 48m£107–285Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
9h 17m£71–195Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 25m£82–205Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
9h 26m£65–240Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 18m£113–224
Glasgow to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Launceston is to bus via Bristol which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Launceston is to fly and train and line 306 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs £75 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Westgate Street via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and West Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Okehampton via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Glasgow and Launceston is 504 miles. The road distance is 480.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Launceston without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 32m and costs £180 - £300.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Glasgow to Launceston, including transfers.
Glasgow to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Launceston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Launceston is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 32m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 9h 17m.
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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Glasgow to Launceston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.
Glasgow to Launceston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Launceston is 481 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Glasgow to Launceston.
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