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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Looe is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 27m.

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 1h 27m and costs £14 - £21.

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 The Terrace and arriving at Fire Station via Viaduct and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

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 St Ives (Cornwall) and arriving at Liskeard via St Erth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from St Ives to Looe?

The distance between St Ives and Looe is 68 miles. The road distance is 60 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 2h 47m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives to Looe?

The best way to get from St Ives to Looe is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the St Ives to Looe bus arrive?

St Ives to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lloyds Bank station.

Where does the St Ives to Looe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Looe is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from St Ives to Looe.

How do I get a train ticket from St Ives to Looe?

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St Ives to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Erth to Liskeardtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2h 47m
£30–56
Drive 59.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Ives to Looecar 59.6 mi
1h 27m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Terrace to Railway Stationbus 14
2. Take the train from Truro to Liskeardtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m
£22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Lloyds Bankbus 406 / ...
4h 31m
£17–33

St Ives to Looe by train and bus

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Liskeard hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Viaduct to Lloyds Bank 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 2h.

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