There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Looe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 37m£87–129Bus, 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
7h 49m£22–51Train, bus, line 10 bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Fire Stationbus 10
7h 8m£28–43Drive 173.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Looecar 173.8 mi
2h 59m£44–63Train 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 25m£86–137
Cheltenham to Looe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Looe is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 49m.
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 Promenade and arriving at Fire Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Looe. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Liskeard via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Looe is 198 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 4h 37m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 4h 37m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Looe, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Fire Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 7h 49m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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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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