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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Salcombe is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Salcombe is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.

How far is it from Poole to Salcombe?

The distance between Poole and Salcombe is 170 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Salcombe without a car is to train and line 164 bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Poole to Salcombe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Poole to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Salcombe is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Poole to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1393+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Poole to Salcombe - 3 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 164 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus 164
6h 42m
Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Salcombecar 118.7 mi
2h 23m
£29–42
Train, bus, line 164 bus
1. Take the train from Poole 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
5. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus 164
7h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Salcombe.

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to Beadon Cross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Shadycombe Road via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 5m.

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