There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Looe by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, line 73 bus
best- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus X51
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
- Take the bus from Liskeard station to Fire Stationbus 73 / ...
7h 37m£47–86Bus, line 10 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Fire Stationbus 10
9h 35m£20–31Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
7h 47m£70–132Drive 119 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Looecar 119 mi
2h 24m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to North Roadbus G5
9h 52m£24–38
Dorset to Looe by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Looe is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Looe is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Fire Station via South Station, Bus Station, White Hart, Blackbrook BP Garage and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Looe. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Liskeard via Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Dorset and Looe is 143 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Looe without a car is to bus and train and line 73 bus which takes 7h 37m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Dorset to Looe, including transfers.
Dorset to Looe bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Looe is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Looe, England?
You can take a bus from Blue Vinny to Bridge via Kings Statue, Weymouth, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Fire Station via South Station, Bus Station, White Hart, Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Looe bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.
Dorset to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Looe is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Dorset to Looe.
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