GWR train running alongside the estuary on the Looe Valley Line

Looe Valley Line

Liskeard - Looe

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The Looe Valley Line links the bustling market town of Liskeard with the picturesque fishing port of Looe.

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The Looe Valley Line links the bustling market town of Liskeard with the picturesque fishing port of Looe.

The journey to Looe is full of beautiful views out of the train window. The wooded valley teeming with wildlife opens up to glorious estuary views as the river meets the sea.

Bird watchers will love this line as, especially at low tide, the river is full of wading birds such as Little Egrets, Grey Herons, Oystercatchers and Curlews.

The line runs six days a week all year round, plus Sunday trains from April to mid October.

Once in Looe, there’s plenty to explore. Safe beaches, the harbour, excellent restaurants and a maze of narrow streets full of lovely independent shops and pubs.

Dogs are welcome on the train.

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GWR train running alongside the estuary on the Looe Valley Line
GWR train on the scenic final stretch of the Looe Valley Line
Looe harbour
Sign - The Old Lifeboat Station, 1866-1930
East Looe beach and the Banjo Pier
Boats at Looe
£5.50
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Stunning Coastal Walks

You can walk from Looe to the beautiful village of Polperro along the stunning South West Coast Path.

The walk is only 6 miles and you can catch the bus back to Looe from Polperro to make it a circular walk.

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Group of people walking down the South West Coast Path into the fishing village of Polperro

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Pubs full of character

Looe is blessed with some great local independent pubs full of character.
Pubs, such as The Jolly Sailor which dates from 1516, are a great place to meet locals, share a pint and a tall tale or two! Check out our Looe Valley Line Rail Ale Trail page for more great pubs.

Food and Drink

Looe is famous for its fresh fish. Day boats bring in a fantastic array of fish and seafood everyday, ready to sell to local restaurants.

Check out our Looe Valley Line Foodie Guide for top tips on where to eat and buy local produce along the line.

The nearby Looe Valley Vineyard, just a 10-minute walk from both Causeland station and St Keyne Wishing Well Halt, offers tours and tasting events.

 

Buying Tickets

Liskeard to Looe

£

5.50

Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and anytime weekends or Bank Holidays.

If you can, please buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website. Download it to your mobile device or smart ticket where possible.

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Great fares from further afield

PLYMOUTH TO
LOOE

£

7.80

Adult Off-Peak Day Return

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1h 15min

Approximate journey time

TRURO TO
LOOE

£

13.30

Adult Off-Peak Day Return

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1h 40min

Approximate journey time

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£5.50
Liskeard - LooeOff-Peak Day Return

Valid after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays

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UNDER 5s Travel Free 5-15 YR OLDS Half Price GROUPS Get 1/3 Off RAILCARDS Get 1/3 Off
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UNDER 5s TRAVEL FREE

Children under the age of 5 travel free and don’t require a ticket.

For advice on taking buggies or prams on the train visit our page about travelling with kids.

5-15 YEAR OLDS GO HALF-PRICE

5 to 15 year olds get 50% off. Over 15s are classed as adults, but can save with the 16-17 Saver or a 16-25 railcard.

If you live locally, the Devon & Cornwall Railcard is just £12 a year and saves a third for you and an accompanying adult on many local journeys, with up to four kids travelling for just £1 each. Terms apply.

Another option is the Family & Friends railcard.

SAVINGS FOR SMALL GROUPS

Groups of three to nine people who buy their ticket together get a third off thanks to the Groupsave discount.

Groupsave is valid on Off-Peak Day Return tickets on Great Western Railway services.

On the Looe Valley Line, this includes all trains that depart after 09 00 Monday-Friday and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.

SAVE 1/3 WITH A RAILCARD

Devon and Cornwall Railcard

Live locally? For just £12 a year this card gives Devon and Cornwall residents a third off most Standard Off-Peak tickets for you and a friend when travelling in the two counties. You can also take up to four accompanying children (ages 5-15) on the journey for £1 each.

Now available online – find out more and get yours.

National railcards

Whether you want to travel Standard or First Class, national railcards give a third off Anytime, Off-Peak and Advanced fares. Most cost just £30 a year.

Available railcards include:

16-25
26-30
Senior
Two Together
Disabled Persons (£20)
Family & Friends

There is also a 16-17 Saver which offers even better savings.

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On the Looe Valley Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Liskeard to Looe (£5.50) are valid for journeys after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays. Look up train times.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Liskeard station
Liskeard station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine.

If you are boarding at an unstaffed station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£15 Adult | £7.50 Child (5-15).
Read more

Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

Train Times

Look Up Times on gwr.com

From

To

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30 Min Journey

Average each way

Hourly Departures

Mon - Sat, less frequent Sun

6-7 days a week

Sunday trains run April to October only.
No trains 25-26 Dec.

Ticket Buying Tips

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On the Looe Valley Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Liskeard to Looe (£5.50) are valid for journeys after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays. Look up train times.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Liskeard station
Liskeard station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine.

If you are boarding at an unstaffed station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£15 Adult | £7.50 Child (5-15).
Read more

Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

Tickets

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On the Looe Valley Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Liskeard to Looe (£5.50) are valid for journeys after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays. Look up train times.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Liskeard station
Liskeard station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine.

If you are boarding at an unstaffed station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Cornwall Ranger
Day ticket that provides Off-Peak rail travel in Cornwall and to/from Plymouth (plus the Tamar Valley Line).
£15 Adult | £7.50 Child (5-15).
Read more

Ride Cornwall
Day ticket similar to the Cornwall Ranger but that also includes local bus travel.
£18 Adult | £9 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

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