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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Looe is to bus via Bristol which costs £29 - £45 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Looe is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Looe?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Looe station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Fire Station via Cabot Circus and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Looe?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Looe. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Looe via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth and Liskeard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Manchester to Looe?

The distance between Manchester and Looe is 323 miles. The road distance is 299.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Looe without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Manchester to Looe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Looe bus from?

Manchester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Looe train from?

Manchester to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Looe?

The best way to get from Manchester to Looe is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Manchester to Looe bus arrive?

Manchester to Looe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Looe train arrive?

Manchester to Looe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Looe?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Looe is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Manchester to Looe.

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

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Manchester to Looe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 20m
£132–210
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
10h 46m
£29–41
Drive 297.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Looecar 297.8 mi
5h 10m
£74–107
Fly Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 482 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bodmin General Station to The Squarebus
6h 54m
£62–195
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Liskeardtrain Cardiff Central - Penzance / ...
9h 57m
£135–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Post Officebus 104
12h 16m
£53–86
Fly Manchester Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Liskeardtrain
9h 39m
£112–277
Train to Liverpool, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
9h 39m
£73–230

Manchester to Looe by train

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Distance: 321.4 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Looe via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Liskeard in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Fire Station via Bristol Bus Station, Cabot Circus, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 46m.

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