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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Looe is to bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 17h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Looe is to fly and line 482 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Looe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bridge via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Looe. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Looe via Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Looe?

The distance between Edinburgh and Looe is 584 miles. The road distance is 501.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Looe without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs £250 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Looe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Looe train from?

Edinburgh to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Looe?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Looe is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs £250 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £160 and takes 17h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Looe bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Looe train arrive?

Edinburgh to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liskeard station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Looe is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Looe.

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

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Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2255+ hotels available in Looe.

Edinburgh to Looe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Looe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liskeardtrain Edinburgh - Penzance
10h 36m
£255–375
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 482 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bodmin General Station to The Squarebus
7h 20m
£68–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Post Officebus G5
17h 47m
£94–155
Drive 498.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Looecar 498.9 mi
8h 33m
£123–178
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain
13h 8m
£178–345
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
8h 8m
£102–234
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
8h 5m
£128–330
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
8h 49m
£100–243
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
9h 43m
£144–272

Edinburgh to Looe by train

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Distance: 580.3 mi
Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Looe, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liskeard once daily. Tickets cost £250–370 and the journey takes 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bridge via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 17h 47m.

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