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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Edinburgh is to bus via Leeds which costs £28 - £110 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Looe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Looe and Edinburgh is 454 miles. The road distance is 502.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs £230 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Looe to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Edinburgh bus from?

Looe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Looe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Looe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs £230 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £28 - £110 and takes 16h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £300 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Looe to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Looe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Can I drive from Looe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Edinburgh is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Looe to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Looe to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Looe to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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 to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
6h 7m
£109–269
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
16h 22m
£28–110
Train
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
10h 52m
£232–752
Drive 499.5 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Edinburghcar 499.5 mi
8h 32m
£123–177
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
8h 47m
£77–299
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
7h 6m
£67–221
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 55m
£73–276
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 27m
£114–343
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 26m
£67–300
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
9h 5m
£206–441
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
11h 2m
£72–602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
17h 47m
£51–137

Looe to Edinburgh by bus and train

12Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

£232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.9 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Looe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Liskeard to Edinburgh Waverley twice daily. Tickets cost £230–750 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 16h 22m.

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