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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Looe is to bus via Plymouth Coach Station which costs £23 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Fire Station via London Victoria and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Dover to Looe?

The distance between Dover and Looe is 331 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Looe without a car is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 54m and costs £80 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Dover to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Looe bus from?

Dover to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Dover to Looe?

The best way to get from Dover to Looe is to train via Plymouth which takes 6h 54m and costs £80 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Plymouth Coach Station, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Dover to Looe bus arrive?

Dover to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Dover to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Looe is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Dover to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2049+ hotels available in Looe.

Dover to Looe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dover 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 via Plymouth
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to PlymouthLondon Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 54m
£83–243
Bus via Plymouth Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach StationUk049 / ...
11h 46m
£23–71
Drive 302.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Looe302.8 mi
5h 8m
£74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing CrossDover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to LiskeardLondon Paddington - Penzance
10h 41m
£84–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Shelter406 / ...
12h 18m
£30–77

Dover to Looe by train, subway, and bus

128Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bridge via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Fire Station via London Victoria, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 11h 46m.

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