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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Looe is to fly and train which costs £70 - £240 and takes 8h 11m.

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 11m and costs £70 - £240.

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, London Victoria and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

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 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 2056+ 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
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
8h 11m
£73–235
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
25h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
31h 16m
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane KIR - NQY
26h 5m
£97–289
Fly Cork Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ORK - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain
9h 9m
£134–440
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - 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
10h 13m
£76–325
Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain
11h 40m
£89–396

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.3 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Road to Looe via Ringaskiddy, Cork Port, Port de Roscoff, and Plymouth in around 25h 27m.

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