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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Plymouth Coach Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Looe and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Looe to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Looe and arriving at Bournemouth via Liskeard and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Looe to Bournemouth?

The distance between Looe and Bournemouth is 289 miles. The road distance is 142.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Looe to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Bournemouth bus from?

Looe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Looe to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Looe to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Looe to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Looe to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Looe to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Looe to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Looe to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Bournemouth is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Looe to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Looe to Bournemouth?

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Looe to Bournemouth - 5 ways to travel via train, line 10 bus, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Looe to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 53m
£133–246
Drive 142 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Looe to Bournemouthcar 142 mi
2h 52m
£35–50
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 Salisburytrain
7h 31m
£67–139
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
7h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bournemouth Stationbus B10
9h 34m
£41–99

Looe to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 287.6 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Looe to Bournemouth via Liskeard and Reading in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bournemouth Station via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 9h 34m.

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