There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Looe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 21m£104–172Drive 119 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Looecar 119 mi
2h 24m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
8h 15m£49–95
Dorset to Looe by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Looe is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Looe is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Looe. However, there are services departing from Yeovil Junction and arriving at Looe via Exeter St Davids and Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Dorset and Looe is 149 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Looe without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dorset to Looe, including transfers.
Dorset to Looe train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Yeovil Junction station.
Dorset to Looe train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Looe is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Dorset to Looe.
There are 2325+ hotels available in Looe.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Looe, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Looe via Yeovil Junction, Exeter St Davids, and Liskeard in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Yeovil Junction to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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