There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Launceston by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 10m£71–129Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Launcestoncar 145.8 mi
3h 2m£36–52Train, line 306 bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus 306
6h 21m£59–126
Southampton to Launceston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Launceston is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Okehampton via Westbury (Wilts) and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Southampton and Launceston is 171 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Southampton to Launceston, including transfers.
Southampton to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Launceston is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Southampton to Launceston.
There are 1333+ hotels available in Launceston.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Kensey Valley Meadow via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Railway Station to Westgate Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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