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 £29 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.

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 25m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

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 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Poole to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Salcombe bus from?

Poole to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Salcombe bus arrive?

Poole to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Poole to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Salcombe is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Poole to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1510+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Poole to Salcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 57m
Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Salcombecar 118.7 mi
2h 25m
£30–43
Bus, train, line 164 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus 164
7h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
10h 28m
£41–68

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Shadycombe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 10h 28m.

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