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

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus bus 164
    3h 41m

  2. Drive 177.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Reading to Salcombecar car 177.2 mi
    3h 25m
    £44–63

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    7h 24m
    £133–502

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to McIlwraith Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Reading to Salcombe in around 3h 25m.

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