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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Looe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Looe:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Looe costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Looe take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Looe from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bristol to Looe is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Looe are Plymouth, Liskeard, Fowey and Truro. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Looe on Omio.
Plymouth is a naval city in Devon known for its strong maritime history and broad waterfront. The Hoe and Barbican shape its character, while the university gives it a modern, lived-in feel.
Liskeard is a historic Cornish market town with a strong mining past and a compact traditional centre. It is known for independent shops, local character and easy access to Bodmin Moor and south-east Cornwall.
Truro is Cornwall’s cathedral city, known for its Gothic Revival skyline and compact centre of shops and historic streets. As the county town, it has a practical local feel while staying close to rivers, countryside and the Cornish coast.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Looe:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Looe costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Looe take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Looe as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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