There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Launceston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 4m£71–132Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Parkwaytrain Worcester Foregate Street - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
9h 14m£40–63Drive 170.4 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Launcestoncar 170.4 mi
3h 5m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
9h 49m£44–71
Worcester to Launceston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Launceston is to train and bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Launceston is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Worcester Bus Station and arriving at Westgate Street via Sophia Gardens, Royal Parade and New Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Launceston. However, there are services departing from Worcester Shrub Hill and arriving at Okehampton via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Worcester and Launceston is 190 miles. The road distance is 171.4 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Launceston without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Worcester to Launceston, including transfers.
Worcester to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Worcester Bus Station.
Worcester to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Launceston is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Worcester, England and Launceston, England?
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Westgate Street via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Westgate Street via Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and New Road in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Worcester Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Worcester to Launceston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Worcester to Launceston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Launceston is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Worcester to Launceston.
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