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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Looe is to bus and fly which costs £65 - £210 and takes 23h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Looe is to fly and train which takes 8h 38m and costs £75 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Fire Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.

How far is it from Cork to Looe?

The distance between Cork and Looe is 418 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Looe without a car is to car ferry which takes 25h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Cork to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Looe bus from?

Cork to Looe bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Looe bus arrive?

Cork to Looe bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2050+ hotels available in Looe.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Looe by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
8h 38m
£79–221
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airport
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)KIR - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lloyds Bank
23h 9m
£69–205
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
25h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station406 / ...
32h 37m
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lloyds Bank
9h 59m
£73–291
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liskeard
12h 29m
£146–404
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
12h 1m
£108–392

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.4 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Looe, England?

You can take a bus from South Mall to Looe via Ringaskiddy, Cork Port, Port de Roscoff, and Plymouth in around 25h 31m.

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