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 - £55 and takes 9h 27m.

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 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Looe. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Looe via Reading and Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 6h 20m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Basingstoke to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Looe train from?

Basingstoke to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Looe?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Looe is to train via Exeter which takes 6h 20m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Looe train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Looe?

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Where can I stay near Looe?

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

There are 4 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 / ...
6h 20m
£65–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
9h 27m
£25–55
Drive 183.7 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Looe183.7 mi
3h 17m
£46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to LiskeardLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 10m
£77–128

Basingstoke to Looe by train and bus

53Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.4 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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 6h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 5h. National Express also services this route 6 times a week.

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