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Local museum on Fore Street covering fishing, smuggling and community life. A compact introduction to Looe’s past in the heart of town.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Looe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Looe will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 1 trains from Plymouth to Looe, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Plymouth to Looe run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 52m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 21:56 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Looe trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:40 Plymouth | 2h02 | 14:42 Looe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Local museum on Fore Street covering fishing, smuggling and community life. A compact introduction to Looe’s past in the heart of town.
Independent gallery showing contemporary Cornish art and craft near the harbour. A good stop for local creative work in a central setting.
Artist studio and gallery space in Looe featuring coastal-inspired work. Worth a short visit for a contemporary local art perspective.
Looe’s main sandy beach, popular for paddling, views and easy access from town. A classic seaside stop for first-time visitors.
The historic main street of East Looe, lined with old buildings and independent shops. Ideal for a stroll between the harbour and beach.
A broad sandy bay west of town with cliff scenery and a quieter feel than central Looe. Popular for walks, swimming and sunsets.
Fresh pilchards landed in Cornish ports, often grilled or baked. They are a long-standing local catch and a classic taste of Cornwall’s fishing heritage.
A baked pastry filled traditionally with beef, potato, swede and onion. It is Cornwall’s best-known handheld meal, long linked with miners and workers.
Crab caught off the Cornish coast, usually served simply in sandwiches or salads. It is prized for sweet meat and strong links to local fishing communities.
Well-known waterside fish restaurant serving local catch, shellfish and classic Cornish dishes in a friendly, traditional atmosphere.
Harbourside seafood restaurant known for fresh local fish and shellfish in a relaxed setting overlooking the water.
Popular casual seafood spot by the harbour, best for fresh fish, crab and simple Cornish lunches with harbour views.
Looe is moderate for a UK seaside town. Summer stays cost more, but pubs, cafés and local buses are generally manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up in cafés and for taxis. No tip is expected for counter service.
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Great Western Railway runs trains from Plymouth to Looe with a journey time of between one and one and a half hours. The route involves a change at Liskeard. The first service of the day departs at around 6:30 a.m. with trains leaving approximately every hour until just before 7:00 p.m. There are fewer trains on Sundays.
Departure Station: Trains from Plymouth to Looe depart from Plymouth Station, a short bus or taxi journey from the town centre. Several local bus routes covering the city and surrounding areas depart from the station which has a car park and bicycle storage facilities.
Arrival Station: Trains from Plymouth to Looe arrive at Looe Station which is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The station has a limited number of bicycle stands and car parking spaces and is served by local bus routes. Please note that Looe Station does not have a taxi rank and is only manned during the peak holiday months of July and August.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth to Looe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Looe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Plymouth to Looe trains use the Plymouth to Looe station pair. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Looe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Plymouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Plymouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth. ATMs are available at Plymouth.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Plymouth: Parking, WC.
Available at Plymouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Looe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Looe.
Wi-Fi is available at Looe.
Ticket office support is available at Looe.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Looe: Parking.
Available at Looe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Looe: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The public phone box is not accessible at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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