What is the cheapest way to get from Launceston to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Chester is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 11h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Launceston to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Launceston and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Westgate Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via New Road, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Launceston and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Chester. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Launceston to Chester?

The distance between Launceston and Chester is 283 miles. The road distance is 251.5 miles.

How do I travel from Launceston to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Launceston to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Launceston to Chester?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Launceston to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Launceston to Chester bus from?

Launceston to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Launceston to Chester train from?

Launceston to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Launceston to Chester?

The best way to get from Launceston to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 11h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £240 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Launceston to Chester bus arrive?

Launceston to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Launceston to Chester train arrive?

Launceston to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Launceston to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Chester is 252 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Launceston to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1099+ hotels available in Chester.

Launceston to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 306 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Launceston to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 10m
£123–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 31m
£29–44
Drive 250 mi
1. Drive from Launceston to Chestercar 250 mi
5h 8m
£61–88
Line 306 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 2m
£111–222
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
10h 6m
£108–198
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Bus Shelterbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 43m
£83–195
Line 306 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Prouts Court Flats to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
8h 50m
£100–204
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
9h 45m
£87–237

Launceston to Chester by bus and train

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Distance: 281.6 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Launceston, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Chester via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Street to Chester Bus Interchange via New Road, Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 11h 31m.

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