There are 5 ways to get from Launceston to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 38m£71–144Drive 121.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Launceston to Bournemouthcar 121.3 mi
2h 33m£30–44Line 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 46m£40–77Line 306 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Westgate Street to Railway Stationbus 306
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Clifton Placebus 66
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus X3 / ...
8h 6m£42–83Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
9h 52m£34–53
Launceston to Bournemouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Bournemouth Station via New Road, Plymouth Coach Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
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 38m.
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 38m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Launceston to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Launceston to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach 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 38m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 52m.
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Bournemouth Station via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 9h 52m.
- 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
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- 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
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
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- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Westgate Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from Westgate Street to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Railway Station to Clifton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Railway Station to Clifton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- [email protected]
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
Bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Square
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- More Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Launceston to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park 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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