What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Salcombe?

The distance between Bournemouth and Salcombe is 262 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Salcombe without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Salcombe is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bournemouth to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1572+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Bournemouth to Salcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 45m
£108–193
Drive 122.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Salcombecar 122.9 mi
2h 31m
£31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
7h 1m
Train, bus, line 164 bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
6. Take the bus from Coronation Road opp Town Mill to Shadycombe Roadbus 164
9h 25m

Bournemouth to Salcombe by train and bus

97Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Salcombe.

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Salcombe, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Beadon Cross via Reading, Totnes, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 5h 45m.

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