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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Launceston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liskeardtrain train Edinburgh - Penzance
    11h 14m
    £255–372

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Shelter to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 25m
    £74–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus bus 104
    19h 55m
    £95–154

  4. Drive  475.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Launcestoncar car 475.8 mi
    8h 21m
    £118–171

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 49m
    £84–194

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    11h 25m
    £199–352

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train, line 306 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    7h 37m
    £110–294

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 306 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Westgate Streetbus bus
    8h 34m
    £82–214

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 32m
    £122–244

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 50m
    £170–360

Edinburgh to Launceston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Launceston, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liskeard once daily. Tickets cost £250–370 and the journey takes 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Westgate Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Lloyds Bank in around 19h 55m.

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