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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Looe is to bus which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Looe is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Bus Station, Library, Thornash Close, Huntworth Lane M5 and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Looe?

The distance between Basingstoke and Looe is 203 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Looe without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 5h 58m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Basingstoke to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Looe bus from?

Basingstoke to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Looe?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Looe is to train via Exeter which takes 5h 58m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Looe bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Looe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Looe is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Basingstoke to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2071+ hotels available in Looe.

Basingstoke to Looe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke 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 via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to LiskeardExeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 58m
£36–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach StationUkn49 / ...
8h 9m
£25–65
Drive 183.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Looe183.7 mi
3h 17m
£47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to LiskeardLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 32m
£108–213
Line 76 bus, bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Library8
3. Take the bus from Library to Merry MonkSf3
4. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Plymouth Coach StationFal
5. Take the bus from Pilgrim Primary to Fire Station10
10h 54m

Basingstoke to Looe by train and bus

97Weekly Services

5h 58mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.4 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Fire Station via Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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