What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Looe?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Looe is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Looe?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Fire Station via Bristol Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Looe. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Liskeard via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Looe?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Looe is 328 miles. The road distance is 299.2 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Looe without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Looe without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Looe?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Greater Manchester to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Looe bus from?

Greater Manchester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Looe train from?

Greater Manchester to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Looe?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Looe is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Looe bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Looe train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Looe is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Greater Manchester to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2318+ hotels available in Looe.

Greater Manchester to Looe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Looe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 32m
£140–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
9h 47m
£34–92
Drive 297.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Looecar 297.5 mi
5h 2m
£74–107
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
6h 31m
£115–270
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
10h 56m
£150–265
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
11h
£93–136
Line 143 bus, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus
4. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Liskeardtrain
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridgebus
6h 53m
£73–196

Greater Manchester to Looe by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 326 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Looe, England?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Bridge via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Fire Station via Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 47m.

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