There are 4 ways to get from Launceston to Cheltenham by bus, train, or car
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Line 306 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus 306
- Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 36m£63–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 825
7h 34m£17–24Drive 150.3 mi
- Drive from Launceston to Cheltenhamcar 150.3 mi
2h 45m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Woodtrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Cheltenham Spatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
6h 58m£60–122
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Royal Well via New Road, Plymouth Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Exeter St Davids and Filton Abbey Wood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Launceston and Cheltenham is 164 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Launceston to Cheltenham without a car is to line 306 bus and train which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Launceston to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Launceston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Launceston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Launceston to Cheltenham is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs £17 - £24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Launceston, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a bus from Westgate Street to Royal Well via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, and Bus Station in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Cheltenham Spa via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, and Filton Abbey Wood in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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 Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Launceston to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Launceston to Cheltenham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Filton Abbey Wood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Cheltenham is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Launceston to Cheltenham.
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