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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Looe is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Looe is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Looe?

The distance between Barnstaple and Looe is 117 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Looe without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £23 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Barnstaple to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Looe bus from?

Barnstaple to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Looe?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Looe is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £23 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Looe bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Looe is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Barnstaple to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2053+ hotels available in Looe.

Barnstaple to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St DavidsBarnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to LiskeardExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
4h 22m
£24–101
Drive 65.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Looe65.7 mi
1h 39m
£16–24
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach Station
3. Take the bus from Pilgrim Primary to Fire Station10
5h 35m
£22–42
Train, line 10 bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
3. Take the bus from Pilgrim Primary to Fire Station10
4h 44m
£16–27

Barnstaple to Looe by train and bus

117Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Looe, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bridge via Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Bus Station, Sidwell Street, Bampfylde Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 5h 35m.

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