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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to line 10 bus and line 1 bus and line 118 bus and bus and line 21 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 7h 34m.

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 39m and costs £16 - £24.

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 Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Looe to Barnstaple?

The distance between Looe and Barnstaple is 117 miles. The road distance is 66 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 13m and costs £29 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 The Square station.

Train or bus from Looe to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Looe to Barnstaple is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Looe to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Looe to Barnstaple bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Looe to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Barnstaple is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Looe to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2058+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

Looe to Barnstaple - 4 ways to travel via train, line 10 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 DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 13m
£29–101
Line 10 bus, line 1 bus, line 118 bus, bus, line 21 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Square to Arts University Plymouth10
2. Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Station1
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Street118 / ...
4. Take the bus from Market Street to Bideford Quay317
5. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Bus Station21 / ...
7h 34m
£11–18
Line 10 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Station10
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
5h 41m
£29–46
Drive 65.6 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Barnstaple65.6 mi
1h 39m
£16–24

Looe to Barnstaple by bus and train

92Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Looe to Barnstaple.

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Distance: 115.9 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 41m.

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