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

The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Looe is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Looe is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Holmbush Inn and arriving at Fire Station via The Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Charlestown and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Charlestown to Looe. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Looe via Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Charlestown to Looe?

The distance between Charlestown and Looe is 28 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlestown to Looe without a car is to line 24 bus and train and line 73 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs £13 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Charlestown to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Looe bus from?

Charlestown to Looe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Holmbush Inn station.

Where do I catch the Charlestown to Looe train from?

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

Train or bus from Charlestown to Looe?

The best way to get from Charlestown to Looe is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 24 bus and line 481 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Charlestown to Looe bus arrive?

Charlestown to Looe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Main Car Park station.

Where does the Charlestown to Looe train arrive?

Charlestown to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liskeard station.

Can I drive from Charlestown to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Looe is 20 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Charlestown to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2356+ hotels available in Looe.

Charlestown to Looe - 5 ways to travel via train, line 24 bus, and line 73 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlestown to Looe by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 24 bus, train, line 73 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Holmbush Inn to Railway Stationbus 272 / ...
2. Take the train from Par to Liskeardtrain
3. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridgebus 73 / ...
1h 53m
£13–21
Drive 19.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlestown to Looecar 19.6 mi
42 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from St Austell to Liskeardtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Liskeard to Looetrain Liskeard - Looe
2h 30m
£14–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Looetaxi 19.6 mi
42 min
£40–55
Line 24 bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Holmbush Inn to Main Car Parkbus 272 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Quay to Fire Stationbus 481 / ...
2h 23m
£6

Charlestown to Looe by bus and train

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Charlestown, Cornwall, England and Looe, England?

You can take a bus from Porthpean Road to Looe via Bus Station, St Austell, and Liskeard in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holmbush Inn to Fire Station via Main Car Park and The Quay in around 2h 23m.

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