What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Looe?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Looe is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Looe?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Copperbeech Close and arriving at Fire Station via Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Looe. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon and arriving at Liskeard via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from St Ives to Looe?

The distance between St Ives and Looe is 325 miles. The road distance is 280.2 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives to Looe without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Looe without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs £140 - £290.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Looe?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from St Ives to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Looe bus from?

St Ives to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Copperbeech Close station.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Looe train from?

St Ives to Looe train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.

Train or bus from St Ives to Looe?

The best way to get from St Ives to Looe is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the St Ives to Looe bus arrive?

St Ives to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the St Ives to Looe train arrive?

St Ives to Looe train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Looe is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from St Ives to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2357+ hotels available in Looe.

St Ives to Looe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from St Ives to Looe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huntingdon to Farringdontrain Peterborough - Horsham
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 53m
£140–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus A
2. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Officebus 406 / ...
12h 6m
£61–157
Drive 278.5 mi
1. Drive from St Ives to Looecar 278.5 mi
5h 11m
£68–97
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to The Busway stationbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
11h 51m
£186–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Royal Papworth Hospitalbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain
11h 53m
£138–281

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Distance: 322.8 mi
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England and Looe, England?

You can take a bus from The Pound to Bridge via Bus Station, Huntingdon station, Huntingdon, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copperbeech Close to Fire Station via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 12h 6m.

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