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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Bridge and arriving at Bus Station via Duchy College and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Looe and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Looe to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Looe and arriving at Barnstaple via Liskeard and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Looe to Barnstaple?

The distance between Looe and Barnstaple is 115 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Looe to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Barnstaple bus from?

Looe to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Looe to Barnstaple train from?

Looe to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Liskeard station.

Train or bus from Looe to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Looe to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Looe to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Duchy College station.

Where does the Looe to Barnstaple train arrive?

Looe to Barnstaple train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Looe to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Barnstaple is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Looe to Barnstaple.

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

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Looe to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 10 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 24m
£50–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridge to Duchy Collegebus Dc5
2. Take the bus from Duchy College to Librarybus Dc3
3. Take the bus from Library to Bus Stationbus 85 / ...
5h 19m
£9–12
Drive 65 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Barnstaplecar 65 mi
1h 40m
£16–24
Line 10 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Stationbus 10
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 28m
£43–83

Looe to Barnstaple by train

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Distance: 114.3 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Looe to Barnstaple via Liskeard and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge to Bus Station via Duchy College and Library in around 5h 19m.

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