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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Looe is to bus which costs £21 - £95 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Preston to Looe?

The distance between Preston and Looe is 346 miles. The road distance is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Looe without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Preston to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Looe bus from?

Preston to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Looe?

The best way to get from Preston to Looe is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £75 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £95 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Looe bus arrive?

Preston to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Looe is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Preston to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2081+ hotels available in Looe.

Preston to Looe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 21 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Looe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 9m
£79–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
10h 55m
£22–92
Drive 320.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Looe320.1 mi
5h 17m
£80–116
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 21 bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)MAN - NQY
3. Take the bus from Westbourne Terrace to Bus Station
4. Take the train from St Austell to Liskeard
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridge
7h 25m
£80–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station101 / ...
12h 44m
£50–120
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeard
7h 25m
£107–390
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 21 bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LPL - NQY
3. Take the bus from Westbourne Terrace to Bus Station
4. Take the train from St Austell to Liskeard
5. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Bridge
9h 16m
£94–347
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)LBA - NQY
10h 56m
£91–330

Preston to Looe by train and bus

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.4 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Bridge via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 10h 55m.

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