There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 30m£96–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
11h 19m£44–79Drive 211.8 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Launcestoncar 211.8 mi
4h 23m£53–76Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 45m£94–163
Shrewsbury to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Launceston is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Launceston is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Okehampton via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Launceston is 252 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Shrewsbury to Launceston, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Launceston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Launceston is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Kensey Valley Meadow via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Shrewsbury to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shrewsbury to Launceston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Launceston is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shrewsbury to Launceston.
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