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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Looe is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Looe is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Fire Station via Public Transport Interchange and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Looe?

The distance between Cardiff and Looe is 191 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Looe without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cardiff to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Looe bus from?

Cardiff to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Looe?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Looe is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 7h.

Where does the Cardiff to Looe bus arrive?

Cardiff to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Public Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Looe is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2343+ hotels available in Looe.

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 3m
£80–162
Bus, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Fire Stationbus 10
7h
£22–74
Drive 167.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Looecar 167.8 mi
3h 2m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance
5h 13m
£86–162

Cardiff to Looe by train and bus

129Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Looe, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bridge via Bristol Temple Meads, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Fire Station via Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 7h.

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