Plymouth to Looe by train

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Overview: trains from Plymouth to Looe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Plymouth to Looe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:15 View journey
Last train 23:07 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 56m View journey
Distance (km) 22
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey AU$17.52 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 30m
Train operators 4

Plymouth to Looe train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Plymouth to Looe by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Plymouth to Looe take around 56 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 22 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Plymouth is scheduled to depart at around  05:33. The last departure is usually at around 23:07 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Plymouth at around 05:15, with the last train leaving at around 20:23. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 53 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 8 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$17.52.

We think any time is a great time to visit Looe, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Looe.

Is there a direct train from Plymouth to Looe?

The journey between Plymouth and Looe usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Plymouth to Looe every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Plymouth to Looe?

The Plymouth to Looe train travel takes about 56 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Plymouth to Looe train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Looe leaving Plymouth at around 05:33 and the last train leaving at around 23:07 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Plymouth at around 05:15, with the final departure at 20:23.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.