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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Looe is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Looe. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Bridge via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Looe. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Liskeard via Stratford station, London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Looe?

The distance between Ipswich and Looe is 324 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Looe without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 18m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Ipswich to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Looe bus from?

Ipswich to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Looe train from?

Ipswich to Looe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Looe?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Looe is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 18m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 57m.

Where does the Ipswich to Looe bus arrive?

Ipswich to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Looe train arrive?

Ipswich to Looe train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Looe is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Ipswich to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Looe.

Ipswich to Looe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 73 bus

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
9h 18m
£141–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Officebus 406 / ...
11h 57m
£62–160
Drive 303.8 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Looecar 303.8 mi
5h 58m
£74–107
Train, fly, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
4. Take the train from Par to Liskeardtrain
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridgebus
8h 55m
£83–276
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 10m
£140–281

Ipswich to Looe by train and bus

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Fire Station via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Bridge via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 11h 57m.

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