There are 5 ways to get from Launceston to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
6h 43m£71–144Line 306 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Westgate Street to Railway Stationbus 306
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
8h 45m£26–46Line 306 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Westgate Street to Railway Stationbus 306
- Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 26m£40–78Drive 121.3 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Bournemouthcar 121.3 mi
2h 33m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 42m£41–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Bournemouth is to line 306 bus and bus and train which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Prouts Court Flats and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Launceston and Bournemouth is 200 miles. The road distance is 122 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Launceston to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Launceston to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, depart from Railway Station.
Launceston to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Launceston to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Bournemouth via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Bournemouth Station via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Westgate Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from Westgate Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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Launceston to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Launceston to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Bournemouth is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Launceston to Bournemouth.
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