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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Charlestown is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Charlestown is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Fire Station and arriving at Holmbush Inn via Main Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Looe and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct train from Looe to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Looe and arriving at St Austell via Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Looe to Charlestown?

The distance between Looe and Charlestown is 29 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Looe to Charlestown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Charlestown bus from?

Looe to Charlestown bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Fire Station.

Where do I catch the Looe to Charlestown train from?

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

Train or bus from Looe to Charlestown?

The best way to get from Looe to Charlestown is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 481 bus and line 24 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Looe to Charlestown bus arrive?

Looe to Charlestown bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at The Quay station.

Where does the Looe to Charlestown train arrive?

Looe to Charlestown train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liskeard station.

Can I drive from Looe to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Charlestown is 20 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Looe to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 3651+ hotels available in Charlestown.

Looe to Charlestown - 5 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, and line 24 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Looe to Charlestown by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Looe to Liskeardtrain Looe - Liskeard
2. Take the train from Liskeard to St Austelltrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
1h 31m
£15–27
Drive 19.6 mi
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1. Drive from Looe to Charlestowncar 19.6 mi
42 min
£5–7
Line 481 bus, line 24 bus
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to The Quaybus 481 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main Car Park to Holmbush Innbus 272 / ...
1h 43m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Looe to Charlestowntaxi 19.6 mi
42 min
£40–55
Line 73 bus, train, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge to Railway Stationbus 73 / ...
2. Take the train from Liskeard to St Austelltrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Chapelbus 25 / ...
1h 43m
£15–24

Looe to Charlestown by train and bus

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Distance: 29.2 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Looe, England and Charlestown, Cornwall, England?

You can take a train from Looe to Recreation Ground via Liskeard, St Austell, and Bus Station in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fire Station to Holmbush Inn via The Quay and Main Car Park in around 1h 43m.

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