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How to get fromPaddington to Launcestonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Paddington to Launceston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 19m
    £86–151
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    9h 55m
    £47–97
  3. Drive  209.6 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Launcestoncar car 209.6 mi
    3h 58m
    £52–75
  4. Train via London Waterloo Station

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    8h 27m
    £68–139

Paddington to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paddington, England and Launceston, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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