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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Looe is to train and bus which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Looe is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Derby to Looe?

The distance between Derby and Looe is 284 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Looe without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Derby to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Looe bus from?

Derby to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Derby to Looe?

The best way to get from Derby to Looe is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Derby to Looe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Derby to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Looe is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Derby to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2056+ hotels available in Looe.

Derby to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Looe by train, bus, or car

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 Derby to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 41m
£45–212
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
9h 43m
£22–62
Drive 257.5 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Looecar 257.5 mi
4h 30m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
10h 15m
£45–100

Derby to Looe by train and bus

100Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.6 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £30–200 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 10h 15m.

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