There are 4 ways to get from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 55m£185–301Drive 246.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Looe to Newcastle Emlyncar 246.7 mi
4h 34m£62–89Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crownbus 112 / ...
10h 47m£101–140Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Liskeard to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthentrain Bristol Temple Meads - Milford Haven / ...
8h 42m£162–276
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Maescader via Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn. However, there are services departing from Liskeard and arriving at Carmarthen via Plymouth, Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Looe and Newcastle Emlyn is 287 miles. The road distance is 248.2 miles.
The best way to get from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £180 - £310.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn, including transfers.
Looe to Newcastle Emlyn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Looe to Newcastle Emlyn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £140 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Looe, England and Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bridge to Newcastle Emlyn via Railway Station, Liskeard, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, and Carmarthen in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Newcastle Emlyn via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Rose and Crown, Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1, and Maescader in around 10h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Liskeard to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Rose and Crown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Looe to Newcastle Emlyn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Looe to Newcastle Emlyn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Newcastle Emlyn is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Looe to Newcastle Emlyn.
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