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

The cheapest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives (Cornwall) and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Hotel and arriving at Fire Station via Viaduct and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives (Cornwall) 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 48m.

How far is it from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe?

The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Looe is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe, including transfers.

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

St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Viaduct station.

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

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

Train or bus from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe?

The best way to get from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives (Cornwall) 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 48m
£30–56
Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Ives (Cornwall) to Looecar 58.9 mi
1h 25m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harbour Hotel to Railway Stationbus 14
2. Take the train from Truro to Liskeardtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
4h 19m
£22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viaduct to Lloyds Bankbus 406 / ...
4h 32m
£17–33

St Ives (Cornwall) to Looe by train and bus

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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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