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30th March, 2023

Great value journeys from Looe

Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower

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YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM LOOE

3 great day trips by train

FROM LOOE

Photo: Visit Plymouth

3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP

3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS
TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP

With hourly trains to Liskeard where you can change on to the main line, Looe is great for day trips by train. Trains run Monday-Saturday all year round, and on Sundays between April and October.

IN THIS GUIDE:

3 great day trips
Ways to save
Travel tips
Travelling for work
Rail map

1. Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe

Explore the historic Hoe (pictured), wander the Barbican, enjoy some great local seafood or visit the city's state of the art IMAX cinema.
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1hr 10min approx. journey time
£7.40 Off-Peak Day Return ⓘ

2. Liskeard

Liskeard town centre

Liskeard has some great independent shops to explore, including a butcher's, ironmonger's and book shop, plus a town Heritage Trail.
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30min approx. journey time
£5.20 Off-Peak Day Return ⓘ

3. Truro

Truro

Cornwall’s capital is a city for all seasons with its picturesque Georgian streets, excellent shopping and majestic Anglican Cathedral.
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1hr 30min approx. journey time
£12.70 Off-Peak Day Return ⓘ

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Ways to save

CHILDREN'S FARES

5-15 year olds go half price and under 5s travel free

DEVON & CORNWALL RAILCARD

Get a third off local Off-Peak journeys | £12 a year | Find out more

GROUPSAVE

Small groups get a third off when travelling together | Find out more

GWR FAMILY TICKET

Great savings for up to 2 adults and 4 children | Find out more

CORNWALL RANGER

Travel Cornwall and Plymouth for the day | £15.00 | Find out more

NATIONAL RAILCARDS

A third off many journeys | £30 a year | Find out more

Travel tips

HOW TO BUY TICKETS

Buy on the train from the Conductor (card or cash). Or buy in advance on the GWR app. For longer trips, buy up to 12 weeks in advance to save.

DISABLED ACCESS

All trains carry ramps. You can book assistance online or over the phone (0800 197 1329).

ABOUT YOUR STATION

Find out about facilities at Looe or any other station in Devon or Cornwall on the GWR station look-up webpage.

DOGS WELCOME

Up to two dogs are allowed on the train per person, free of charge. Just bring a lead.

BRING YOUR BUGGY

You can bring your pram or buggy. If possible please fold it down once on the train. Under 5s travel free.

BIKES ALLOWED

On trains between Looe and Liskeard, two bikes are allowed on a first come, first served basis. More may be permitted if the train is quiet. On high speed services on the main line, reservation is mandatory.

Travelling for work, school or college

Why not try commuting by train? Regular passengers can make substantial savings by taking advantage of season tickets.

Season tickets are available for one week, one month or any period up to a year. Buy your season ticket at a staffed station such as Liskeard. Take along a recent passport-sized photo. Once you have a photocard, weekly tickets can then be bought on the train.

Season ticket calculator

Season tickets from Looe to:

Ticket Cost
Anytime Day Return £5.60
Off-Peak Day Return £5.20
Season tickets  
1 week £17.50
1 month £67.20
1 year £700.00
Flexi ticket ⓘ £39.20

Ticket Cost
Anytime Day Return £11.50
Off-Peak Day Return £7.40
Season tickets  
1 week £28.00
1 month £107.60
1 year £1120.00
Flexi ticket ⓘ £80.80

Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership

The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership supports and develops the counties’ railways. We are a non-profit partnership between local authorities, the railway and the University of Plymouth. Find out more

Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway is the train operating company for the Truro-Falmouth line, as well as across both Devon and Cornwall. Find out more

This guide has been supported by the Community Rail Development Fund, a joint initiative of the Department for Transport and the Community Rail Network.

GWR train running alongside the estuary on the Looe Valley Line