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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Totnestrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Plymouth
    6h 35m
    £150–210

  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
    10h 42m
    £30–70

  3. Drive 279.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Salcombecar car 279.6 mi
    4h 50m
    £68–98

  4. Fly to Exeter, train, line 164 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus bus
    5h 7m

  5. Train via Birmingham

    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 5m
    £129–212

  6. 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 / ...
    8h 47m
    £128–232

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 164 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Totnestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus bus
    8h 15m

Manchester to Salcombe by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Totnes 4 times a week. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 5h 2m. 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 10h 42m.

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