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How to get fromPreston to Salcombeby train, bus, car or plane

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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 Preston - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 39m
    £137–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 102
    11h 14m
    £56–142

  3. Drive 302 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Salcombecar car 302 mi
    5h 1m
    £74–107

  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
    6h 44m

  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 45m
    £136–252

Preston to Salcombe by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest 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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, Newton Abbot, Totnes, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 11h 14m.

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