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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Salcombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 31m
    £113–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 7
    11h 28m
    £32–55

  3. Drive  279.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Salcombecar car 279.6 mi
    4h 50m
    £70–100

  4. Fly to Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    8h 41m
    £92–241

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Totnestrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    9h 14m
    £117–200

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain train
    9h 2m
    £95–229

Manchester to Salcombe by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Beadon Cross via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Shadycombe Road via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 11h 28m.

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