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

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Launceston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 47m
    £76–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    8h 51m
    £24–50

  3. Drive  181.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Launcestoncar car 181.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £46–66

  4. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    7h 54m
    £73–146

  5. Bus, train, line 306 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 1bus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Clifton Place to Railway Stationbus bus 66
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus 306
    9h 39m
    £57–103

Swansea to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Launceston, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Kensey Valley Meadow via Bristol Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Westgate Street via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 8h 51m.

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