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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Salcombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 13m
    £43–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 7
    12h 24m
    £36–85

  3. Drive 302 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Salcombecar car 302 mi
    5h 1m
    £75–108

  4. Train, fly, line 164 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station Forecourt to Beadon Crossbus bus
    5h 57m

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Totnestrain train
    10h 16m
    £128–274

Preston to Salcombe by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Salcombe, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Beadon Cross via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 12h 24m.

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