The average bus between Exeter and Salcombe takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Salcombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Exeter and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Salcombe station via Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Exeter to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Exeter to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Shadycombe Road station.
The distance between Exeter and Salcombe is 56.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 2h 55m.