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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Looe is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Looe is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Looe. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Liskeard via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Portland to Looe?

The distance between Portland and Looe is 179 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Looe without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Portland to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Looe bus from?

Portland to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Looe train from?

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

Train or bus from Portland to Looe?

The best way to get from Portland to Looe is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Portland to Looe bus arrive?

Portland to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Portland to Looe train arrive?

Portland to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Portland to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Looe is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Portland to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Looe.

Portland to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and line 73 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Portland and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Mereside and arriving at Fire Station via Kings Statue, South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
7h 27m
£72–136
Drive 119.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Looecar 119.3 mi
2h 28m
£30–43
Line 1 bus, bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Kings Statuebus 1
2. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
6. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Fire Stationbus 73 / ...
7h 44m
£50–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Post Officebus G5
10h 16m
£31–56

Portland to Looe by bus and train

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Portland, Dorset, England and Looe, England?

You can take a bus from Mereside to Bridge via Bus Garage, Weymouth, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Fire Station via Kings Statue, South Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 10h 16m.

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