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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to line 78 bus and bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bus Station via Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Looe to Barnstaple?

The distance between Looe and Barnstaple is 117 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £23 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Looe to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Barnstaple bus from?

Looe to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from Lloyds Bank station.

Train or bus from Looe to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £23 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 78 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Looe to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Looe to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Westgate Street station.

Can I drive from Looe to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Barnstaple is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Looe to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Looe to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, line 78 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 10m
£23–101
Line 78 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lloyds Bank to Westgate Streetbus 78 / ...
2. Take the bus from Library to Bus Stationbus 85 / ...
5h 57m
£9–12
Drive 65 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Barnstaplecar 65 mi
1h 40m
£16–23
Line 10 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Stationbus 10
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
4h 29m
£14–30

Looe to Barnstaple by bus and train

116Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Looe to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bridge to Barnstaple via Railway Station, Liskeard, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station via Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street, and Library in around 5h 57m.

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