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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Looe is to train and bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Looe?

The distance between Chelmsford and Looe is 285 miles. The road distance is 265.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Looe without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Chelmsford to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Looe bus from?

Chelmsford to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Looe?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Looe is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Looe bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Looe is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Chelmsford to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Looe.

Chelmsford to Looe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chelmsford to Looe by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
8h 56m
£100–193
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49
9h 50m
£42–97
Drive 264 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Looecar 264 mi
5h 15m
£64–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
8h 48m
£178–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
11h 51m
£54–97
Fly London Stansted Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 73 bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
3. Take the train from Par to Liskeardtrain
4. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridgebus
6h 43m
£44–299
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
4. Take the train from Par to Liskeardtrain
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridgebus
9h 34m
£169–530

Chelmsford to Looe by train and bus

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8h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.6 mi
Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bridge via Stratford, London Paddington, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 11h 51m.

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