The Looe Valley Line links the bustling market town of Liskeard with the picturesque fishing port of Looe.
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.
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.
The town, which prospered from the fishing industry and latterly tourism, is actually split into two towns, East and West Looe, and separated by the East Looe River.
East Looe is the busier of the two and has plenty of narrow back lanes with quaint cottages rubbing shoulders with independent shops of all shapes and sizes.
Duloe is a small village situated halfway between Liskeard and Looe.
The village is probably best known for its stone circle which is situated in the centre of the village. The circle is unusual in that it is made of quartz and is the smallest in Cornwall.
The village has a great pub, The Plough, which serves food and is also on the Rail Ale Trail.
There are a number of local countryside walks in and around the village and it has an annual Ale and Cider Festival.
Liskeard is an ancient Cornish market town located on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor.
The town prospered with the mining boom in the 19th century and has lots of fine buildings designed by the architect Henry Rice.
Whilst Liskeard isn’t necessarily a tourist destination there are some interesting shops, museums and cafes to explore as well as an interesting walk which explores some of the industrial heritage of the area.
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.
Valid after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays
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 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.
It’s also worth checking out the Family & Friends railcard.
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.
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.
Find out more and get yours.
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.
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.
Also please remember to:
– wear a face covering (mandatory on public transport) unless you are exempt
– wash your hands
– use social distancing
Get more advice on GWR’s Coronavirus safety page.
On the Looe Valley Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Liskeard to Looe (£4.60) 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).
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.
If you are unable to do this and need to 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.
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).
£13 Adult | £6.50 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.
Average each way
Mon - Sat, less frequent Sun
No trains 25-26 Dec
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.
Also please remember to:
– wear a face covering (mandatory on public transport) unless you are exempt
– wash your hands
– use social distancing
Get more advice on GWR’s Coronavirus safety page.
On the Looe Valley Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Liskeard to Looe (£4.60) 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).
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.
If you are unable to do this and need to 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.
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).
£13 Adult | £6.50 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.
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.
Also please remember to:
– wear a face covering (mandatory on public transport) unless you are exempt
– wash your hands
– use social distancing
Get more advice on GWR’s Coronavirus safety page.
On the Looe Valley Line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Liskeard to Looe (£4.60) 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).
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.
If you are unable to do this and need to 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.
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).
£13 Adult | £6.50 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.
