The cheapest and fastest trains from Looe to Plymouth
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Looe to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Looe to Plymouth will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Looe for Plymouth on Mon, Dec 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 bus for Looe to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Looe to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€10 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Looe to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Looe to Plymouth trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:03 AM Looe | 1h09 | 10:12 AM Plymouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Looe to Plymouth trains with Omio?
Great Western Rail as well as first_great_western offer trains services from Looe to Plymouth. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Looe to Plymouth.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Looe to Plymouth.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Looe to Plymouth.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Great Western Rail tickets can be bought on Great Western Rail's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of first_great_western to help you choose the right option for your journey from Looe to Plymouth.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Looe to Plymouth.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Looe to Plymouth
Trains from Looe to Plymouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Looe to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Looe and Plymouth from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Looe to Plymouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Looe to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Looe to Plymouth
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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