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How to get fromManchester to Launcestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    7h 22m
    £149–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    10h 49m
    £33–73

  3. Drive 274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Launcestoncar car 274.7 mi
    4h 57m
    £68–97

  4. Fly to Exeter, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    6h 9m
    £95–175

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 5m
    £134–217

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    10h 16m
    £125–222

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus, line 97 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clease Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clease Road to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 17m
    £67–177

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Westgate Street via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Railway Station in around 10h 49m.

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