The average train between Dawlish and Looe takes 3h and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish to Looe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dawlish and Looe. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Looe at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dawlish to Looe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Looe. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Looe station via Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Dawlish to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Dawlish to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Looe station.
Book your Dawlish to Looe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Dawlish and Looe is 74.4 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Looe via Newton Abbot and Liskeard in around 3h 33m.