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 £55 - £110 and takes 14h 45m.

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, Bristol Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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 Liskeard via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Looe?

The distance between Carlisle and Looe is 436 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 9h 12m and costs £170 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 9h 12m and costs £170 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 14h 45m.

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 2281+ 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 / ...
9h 12m
£171–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
14h 45m
£56–101
Drive 407.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Looecar 407.2 mi
6h 45m
£102–147
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
7h 56m
£148–324
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 Liskeardtrain
12h 15m
£169–296
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 8m
£148–292
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 18m
£106–259
Train to Newcastle, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane NCL - NQY
10h 25m
£101–287
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
8h 53m
£113–246
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
9h 42m
£102–299

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Distance: 433.8 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Bridge via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 14h 45m.

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