London to Looe bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Looe

Showing times and prices for May 27

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$42

Fastest journey

6 h 10 m

Average duration

6 h 19 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

329 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Looe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Looe will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast buses

Of the 11 buses that leave London for Looe on Wed, May 27, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 329 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .

On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM6h30
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:30 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM6h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:25 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM6h10
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:40 PMPlymouth, Coach Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    1:30 PM7h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:35 PMLiskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX504
    8:30 AM6h40
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    3:10 PMLiskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Looe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Looe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $25.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Flight
Driving

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$112

Average price

$257

Average price

$103

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 40m

Average total duration

6h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

Eastern Airways

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London to Looe is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Looe:

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Looe costing on average $112 (€90).

A bus is $229 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Looe costing on average $257 (€207).

The fastest way to travel from London to Looe is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Looe take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Looe including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Looe among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $103 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 6h 10m versus 4h 52m 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.

Direct services are operated by National Express.

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.

London to Looe Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:30AM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
8h55
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
6h25
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:20AM
Arrival Time
05:40PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$79
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:30AM
Arrival Time
05:40PM
Duration
7h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
05:40PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
08:35PM
Duration
7h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$64
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
08:35PM
Duration
7h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
8h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
03:45AM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
04:45AM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
6h16
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$26

Live departures

London to Looe bus times

The table below shows live departures for London to Looe buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h25
2:25 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX5048:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h40
3:10 PM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX032 · NX504 · NX104
Delayed
10:15 AM 10:20 AMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road
7h20
5:40 PM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)
2 transfers
National ExpressNX504 · NX104
Delayed
2:35 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
7h10
5:40 PM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h10
5:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX032 · NX504
On time
1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
7h15
8:35 PM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)
1 transfer
National ExpressNX5041:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
7h05
8:35 PM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h30
10:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX504 · NX106
On time
8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
8h30
4:30 AM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)
1 transfer
National ExpressNX40610:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h15
4:45 AM Liskeard, Barras Street (Lloyds Bank)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
6h16
6:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Looe

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Buses from London to Looe run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.

There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 6h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
204 miles (329 km)
Average bus duration
6h 10m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Buses per day
13
Direct buses
10
Fastest bus
6h 10m
First bus
12:40 AM
Last bus
11:48 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London to LooeYou can travel by bus between London to Looe with National Express, Megabus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 15m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 8m
Cheapest Price
$60 (€48)
Megabus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from London to Looe

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Looe by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Looe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from London to Looe can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Looe is $28 (€23) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from London to Looe is 6h 10m to travel the 204 miles (329 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from London to Looe leaves at 12:40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London to Looe leaves at 11:48 PM.
Yes, there are 10 direct buses a day from London to Looe with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from London to Looe, you can count on National Express, Megabus for the best way to get you to Looe. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London and Looe and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Looe from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London to Looe is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Looe including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London to Looe for bus company National Express, Megabus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London to Looe:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London to Looe depends on the bus companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London to Looe.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London to Looe:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London to Looe:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London to Looe.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London to Looe with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London to Looe with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London to Looe with the following bus company: National Express, Megabus.
Since neither London nor Looe are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Looe among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Looe, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the harbor and during festivals. It's advisable to watch personal belongings closely and avoid isolated spots at night. There are no widespread scams reported, but travelers should be wary of unofficial taxi services and always use licensed providers. Staying aware of local weather conditions is also important, as coastal areas can experience sudden changes.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from London to Looe

London
Looe
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
information
London, Marble Arch
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