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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Looe is to train and bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Fire Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Colchester to Looe?

The distance between Colchester and Looe is 307 miles. The road distance is 289.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Looe without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Colchester to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Looe bus from?

Colchester to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Looe?

The best way to get from Colchester to Looe is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Colchester to Looe bus arrive?

Colchester to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Looe is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Colchester to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2096+ hotels available in Looe.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeardtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
9h 7m
£105–229
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49
10h 1m
£47–133
Drive 287.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Looecar 287.9 mi
5h 42m
£70–101
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 59m
£183–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
11h 56m
£63–117
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - 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
6h 48m
£53–322
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
9h 45m
£174–566

Colchester to Looe by train and bus

81Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.4 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bridge via Stratford, London Paddington, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Fire Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 11h 56m.

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