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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Looe is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Looe is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Looe. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Liskeard via Birmingham New Street and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Leicester to Looe?

The distance between Leicester and Looe is 283 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Looe without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Leicester to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Looe bus from?

Leicester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Looe train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Looe?

The best way to get from Leicester to Looe is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Leicester to Looe bus arrive?

Leicester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Looe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Looe is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Leicester to Looe.

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

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Leicester to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Looe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 10m
£142–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
9h 57m
£32–51
Drive 246.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Looecar 246.2 mi
4h 25m
£60–87
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 104
11h 15m
£52–133

Leicester to Looe by train and bus

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.9 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Bridge via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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