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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Looe
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
22 km
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.
Of the 2 trains that leave Plymouth for Looe every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Looe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Looe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 22 km
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1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Looe train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Looe trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:18 Plymouth | 1h01 | 10:19 Looe | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:19 Plymouth | 1h05 | 12:24 Looe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Looe
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Trains from Plymouth to Looe run on average 4 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 1h 1m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 1m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Plymouth to Looe trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Plymouth and Looe from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Plymouth to Looe
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Plymouth to Looe?
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.
FAQs: Plymouth to Looe train
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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Looe
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Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed Monday - Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services stop at the front of the station.
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