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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Looe is to bus which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Looe is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Looe. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Looe?

The distance between Carlisle and Looe is 434 miles. The road distance is 409.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Looe without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs £180 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Carlisle to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Looe bus from?

Carlisle to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Looe train from?

Carlisle to Looe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Looe?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Looe is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs £180 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Carlisle to Looe bus arrive?

Carlisle to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Looe train arrive?

Carlisle to Looe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Looe is 410 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Carlisle to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2325+ hotels available in Looe.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
10h 13m
£184–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
14h 32m
£83–198
Drive 407.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Looecar 407.2 mi
6h 45m
£101–145
Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, line 482 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin General Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bodmin General Station to The Squarebus
8h 49m
£97–254
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Saltashtrain
12h 52m
£186–335
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, line 482 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin General Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bodmin General Station to The Squarebus
8h 36m
£99–288
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
8h 38m
£110–247
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
8h 39m
£156–334
Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
8h 56m
£143–301
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
9h 26m
£116–256

Carlisle to Looe by train and bus

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10h 13mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431.9 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Fire Station via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Railway Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 14h 32m.

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