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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Looe is to train and fly and line 73 bus which costs £60 - £360 and takes 11h 26m.

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 54m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Looe. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Bridge via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 8m.

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 £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 2242+ 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)plane ORK - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain
8h 54m
£115–265
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 73 bus
cheapest
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
11h 26m
£63–352
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 31m
£188–616
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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Officebus 406 / ...
33h 8m
Fly Cork Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Exeter (EXT)plane ORK - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
9h 59m
£149–342
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 Liskeardtrain
12h 42m
£171–422
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
12h 4m
£75–355

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

9Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.3 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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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