How to get from Bournemouth to Looe by bus and train?

From Bournemouth to Looe by bus and train

To get from Bournemouth to Looe in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bournemouth station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 10 bus from Railway Station station to Waylands Farm Holiday Cottages station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Bournemouth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Looe on the Moovit app.

394min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 1010
Walk to Looe
Leaves from Bournemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Plymouth
    154 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID plydtdt
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Polperro
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waylands Farm Holiday Cottages
    ID cordptaw
    88 min
  • 9
    Walk to Looe
    Walk to
    Looe
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bournemouth to Looe by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 73A

To get from Bournemouth to Looe in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bournemouth station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 73A bus from Liskeard Railway Station station to Fire Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Bournemouth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Looe on the Moovit app.

416min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Looe
Leaves from Bournemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liskeard
    188 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liskeard Railway Station
    ID cordpwma
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    West Looe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station
    ID cordtamt
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Looe
    Walk to
    Looe
    2.41 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bournemouth to Looe

The distance between Bournemouth, South West and Looe, South West is approximately 464.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 394 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bournemouth to Looe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bournemouth to Looe

To check the bus and train schedule from Bournemouth to Looe using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bournemouth) and destination (Looe), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bournemouth to Looe by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 73A

To get from Bournemouth to Looe in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bournemouth station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 73A bus from Liskeard Railway Station station to Fire Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Bournemouth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Looe on the Moovit app.

416min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Looe
Leaves from Bournemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liskeard
    188 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liskeard Railway Station
    ID cordpwma
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    West Looe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fire Station
    ID cordtamt
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Looe
    Walk to
    Looe
    2.41 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Looe?

    The fastest way takes 394 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 10.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bournemouth to Looe?

    The alternative route takes 416 minutes, using Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 73A.

  • Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Looe in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bournemouth to Looe in South West?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Bournemouth station near Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Looe in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bournemouth to Looe in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bournemouth and Looe in South West by train and bus is about 6 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bournemouth to get to Looe in South West?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Bournemouth station near Bournemouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bournemouth and Looe in South West?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly stop, which is closest to Looe in South West.

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