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

The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Looe is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Looe is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ilminster and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Fire Station via Castle Way, Bus Station and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ilminster and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Looe. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Liskeard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Ilminster to Looe?

The distance between Ilminster and Looe is 122 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilminster to Looe without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Ilminster to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Looe bus from?

Ilminster to Looe bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Orchard Vale station.

Where do I catch the Ilminster to Looe train from?

Ilminster to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Ilminster to Looe?

The best way to get from Ilminster to Looe is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and line 21 bus and bus and line 73 bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Ilminster to Looe bus arrive?

Ilminster to Looe bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Taunton Town Centre K station.

Where does the Ilminster to Looe train arrive?

Ilminster to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Liskeard station.

Can I drive from Ilminster to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Looe is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ilminster to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

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Ilminster to Looe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, and line 21 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Liskeardtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
5h 7m
£46–84
Line 30 bus, line 21 bus, bus, line 73 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orchard Vale to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 30
2. Take the bus from Castle Way to Bus Stationbus 21 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Post Officebus 805
4. Take the bus from Liskeard Bus Interchange to Fire Stationbus 73 / ...
6h 11m
£23–38
Drive 94.3 mi
1. Drive from Ilminster to Looecar 94.3 mi
1h 48m
£24–34
Line 30 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market House to Rail Stationbus 30
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
5h 50m
£44–82

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Distance: 121.3 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Taunton to Liskeard every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Fire Station via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Bus Station, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 6h 11m.

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