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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Looe is to bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Looe is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Looe. However, there are services departing from Torridge Hill and arriving at Bridge via Church and Duchy College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford to Looe. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Looe via Exeter St Davids and Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Bideford to Looe?

The distance between Bideford and Looe is 71 miles. The road distance is 56.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Looe without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £8 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Bideford to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Looe bus from?

Bideford to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Torridge Hill station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Looe train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Looe?

The best way to get from Bideford to Looe is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £8 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Bideford to Looe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bideford to Looe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Looe is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Bideford to Looe.

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

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Bideford to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Looe by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Torridge Hill to Churchbus 85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Church to Duchy Collegebus Dc3
3. Take the bus from Duchy College to Bridgebus Dc5
4h 51m
£9–11
Train
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 / ...
5h 55m
£51–104
Drive 55.9 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Looecar 55.9 mi
1h 26m
£14–20
Bus, line 1 bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Waitrosebus 317
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Paradebus 1
3. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Fire Stationbus 10
6h 52m
£10–15

Bideford to Looe by bus

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.4 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Torridge Hill to Bridge via Church and Duchy College in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Looe via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Liskeard in around 5h 55m.

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