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The Looe Valley Line links the bustling market town of Liskeard with the picturesque fishing port of Looe.
The journey down to Looe is full of beautiful views out of the train window. Heavily wooded valleys teeming with wildlife open 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 Litte egrets, Grey herons, Oystercatchers and Curlews.
Once in Looe, there’s plenty to explore. Safe beaches, quality accommodation, excellent restaurants and a maze of narrow streets full of lovely independent shops and pubs.
Dogs are welcome on the train.
Tickets are great value. The Off-Peak Day Return from Liskeard to Looe is only £4.60. Get other fares and ticket buying tips:
Plan your trip with our online journey planner or download a Looe Valley Line timetable. Trains run regularly throughout the day.
Liskeard is an ancient market town easily reached from the railway station by a 10 minute walk.
The town has plenty of independent shops to explore as well as a number of cafes including Olive and Co and Seasons Bistro which are both at the station end of the town.
Causeland is the station for the village of Duloe in South East Cornwall.
Duloe is a lovely little village which has a variety of events throughout the year, lots of lovely rural walks and a great pub.
Looe is a picturesque seaside destination that’s full of character.
It prides itself on its safe beaches for swimming and sunbathing, restaurants that specialise in fresh local ingredients, and a maze of narrow streets full of small independent shops to discover. Get there by train on the scenic Looe Valley Line.
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.
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.
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.
Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and anytime weekends or Bank Holidays.
