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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Looe is to bus and line 10 bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Looe is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bargate and arriving at Fire Station via The Broadway, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Pilgrim Primary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Southampton to Looe?

The distance between Southampton and Looe is 205 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Looe without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Southampton to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Looe bus from?

Southampton to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Looe?

The best way to get from Southampton to Looe is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Southampton to Looe bus arrive?

Southampton to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Looe is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Southampton to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2133+ hotels available in Looe.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Fareham - Bristol Parkway / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Liskeardtrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
5h 5m
£73–148
Bus, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
2. Take the bus from Pilgrim Primary to Fire Stationbus 10
8h 14m
£29–42
Drive 165.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Looecar 165.6 mi
3h 20m
£40–58
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain Exeter St Davids - Penzance / ...
6h 8m
£41–95
Train, line 10 bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Pilgrim Primary to Fire Stationbus 10
6h 25m
£34–85

Southampton to Looe by train and bus

3Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Bridge via Westbury (Wilts), Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bargate to Fire Station via Bus Station, The Broadway, Avington Turn, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station, and Pilgrim Primary in around 8h 14m.

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