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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Looe is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Looe is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fire Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Liskeard Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Looe. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Liskeard via Upwey, Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Swanage to Looe?

The distance between Swanage and Looe is 203 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Looe without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Swanage to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Looe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanage to Looe train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanage to Looe?

The best way to get from Swanage to Looe is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Swanage to Looe bus arrive?

Swanage to Looe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Looe train arrive?

Swanage to Looe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Looe is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Swanage to Looe.

Where can I stay near Looe?

There are 2354+ hotels available in Looe.

Swanage to Looe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
8h 27m
£86–169
Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanage to Looecar 138.6 mi
2h 49m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Post Officebus 406 / ...
11h 29m
£64–161
Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
6. Take the bus from Liskeard station to Fire Stationbus 73 / ...
9h 8m
£77–157
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Kings Statuebus X54 / ...
2. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
12h 5m

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bridge via Wareham Station, Wareham, Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Liskeard, and Liskeard station in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fire Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Post Office, and Liskeard Bus Interchange in around 11h 29m.

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