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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Launceston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Launceston

With a population of 7,294, Launceston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Launceston to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Launceston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Treguddick Distillery (Treguddick Destillery Treguddick Manor) and CoFo (2 Southgate St) are great picks.

When to visit Launceston

Launceston in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Launceston in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Launceston

Plane

Although Launceston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 31 miles from Launceston. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Launceston departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Launceston, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 193 miles from Launceston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Launceston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Launceston takes 335 miles and will cost you around £40. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

Although Launceston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 31 miles from Launceston. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Launceston departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Launceston, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Launceston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 193 miles from Launceston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Launceston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Launceston takes 335 miles and will cost you around £40. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Launceston

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Launceston

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,158 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Launceston

Most booked hotels in Launceston

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Tinhay Mill
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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The Arundell
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Jamaica Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Blue Lion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Eagle House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Launceston

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Standard (Vauxhall Insignia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Launceston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Standard (Vauxhall Insignia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Launceston, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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