What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Looe?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Looe is to bus and line 78 bus which costs £11 - £14 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Looe?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Looe is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Church, Westgate Street and Liskeard station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Looe. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Liskeard via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Looe?

The distance between Barnstaple and Looe is 117 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Looe without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Looe without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Looe?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Barnstaple to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Looe bus from?

Barnstaple to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Looe train from?

Barnstaple to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Looe?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Looe is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 78 bus, which costs £11 - £14 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Looe bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Church station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Looe train arrive?

Barnstaple to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Looe is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Barnstaple to Looe.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Looe?

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Barnstaple to Looe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 78 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Looe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 16m
£51–96
Bus, line 78 bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 85
2. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Liskeard stationbus 78 / ...
5h 48m
£11–14
Drive 65.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Looecar 65.1 mi
1h 41m
£16–23

Barnstaple to Looe by train and bus

116Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Looe, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bridge via Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Church, Westgate Street, and Liskeard station in around 5h 48m.

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