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

From Exeter to Looe by bus and train

To get from Exeter to Looe you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5B bus from Paris Street station to St Davids Station 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 Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Exeter may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Looe on the Moovit app.

128min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5B5B
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Looe
Leaves from Paris Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street
    ID dvndmjmt
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5B5B
    Wait for bus
    5B
    Copplestone Stone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liskeard
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liskeard Railway Station
    ID cordpwma
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    Church
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID cordtatm
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Looe
    Walk to
    Looe
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Exeter to Looe you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the H bus from High Street station to St Davids Station 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 Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Exeter may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Looe on the Moovit app.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - HH
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Looe
Leaves from High Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street
    ID dvndmjdp
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    St Davids St Davids Station Stop A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawa
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liskeard
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liskeard Railway Station
    ID cordpwma
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    Church
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID cordtatm
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Looe
    Walk to
    Looe
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Exeter to Looe

The distance between Exeter and Looe is approximately 126.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter to Looe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Looe – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Exeter to Looe

To check the bus and train schedule from Exeter to Looe using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Exeter) 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.

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

To get from Exeter to Looe you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the H bus from High Street station to St Davids Station 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 Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The bus and train schedule from Exeter may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Looe on the Moovit app.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - HH
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Looe
Leaves from High Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Street
    ID dvndmjdp
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    St Davids St Davids Station Stop A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawa
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liskeard
    87 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liskeard Railway Station
    ID cordpwma
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    Church
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    ID cordtatm
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Looe
    Walk to
    Looe
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 5B, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 73A.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line H, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 73A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Looe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Exeter to Looe?

    The 5B bus line goes from Paris Street station near Exeter in Exeter to Copplestone Stone station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Copplestone Stone station near Looe.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Looe by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Exeter and Looe by bus and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Exeter to get to Looe?

    Get on the 5B bus from the Paris Street stop near Exeter in Exeter.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Exeter and Looe?

    Get off the bus at the Copplestone Stone stop, which is closest to Looe.