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How to get fromCardiff to Salcombeby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus164
    4h 35m
  2. Drive 149.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Salcombecar149.6 mi
    2h 41m
    £37–53
  3. Train, line 164 bus via Taunton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus164
    4h 57m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Salcombe, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to Beadon Cross. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardiff to Salcombe in around 2h 41m.

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