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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Looe is to bus via Bristol which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Fire Station via Newhall St, Bus Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Chester to Looe?

The distance between Chester and Looe is 316 miles. The road distance is 275.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Looe without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Chester to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Looe bus from?

Chester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Looe?

The best way to get from Chester to Looe is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Chester to Looe bus arrive?

Chester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Chester to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Looe is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chester to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2082+ hotels available in Looe.

Chester to Looe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 21 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Looe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New StreetWigan North Western - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 42m
£80–285
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
9h 28m
£22–65
Drive 273.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Looe273.8 mi
5h 16m
£69–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 21 bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Westbourne Terrace to Bus Station
4. Take the train from St Austell to Liskeard
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridge
7h 29m
£84–254
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to LiskeardCardiff Central - Truro / ...
9h 14m
£144–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station101 / ...
11h 11m
£41–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
7h 29m
£111–395
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 21 bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Westbourne Terrace to Bus Station
4. Take the train from St Austell to Liskeard
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridge
8h 49m
£89–327

Chester to Looe by train and bus

102Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.6 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bridge via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Fire Station via Newhall St, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 9h 28m.

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