There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham 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- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 12m£84–128Bus, line 10 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Fire Stationbus 10
6h 52m£22–45Drive 173.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Looecar 173.8 mi
2h 59m£44–64Train via Exeter
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
5h 40m£85–135
Cheltenham to Looe by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Looe is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Looe is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Arle Court Tpt Hub and arriving at Fire Station via Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Looe. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Looe via Plymouth and Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Looe is 196 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Looe without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cheltenham to Looe, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Cheltenham to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Looe is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Looe, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Fire Station via Plymouth Coach Station and Royal Parade in around 6h 52m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- ask@gocornwallbus.co.uk
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
Bus from Royal Parade to Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Go Cornwall Bus
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Looe is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cheltenham to Looe.
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