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How to get fromSalcombe to Bournemouthby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salcombe to Bournemouth by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 164 bus, train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the bus from Beadon Cross to Rail Station Forecourtbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 5m

  2. Drive 123.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Bournemouthcar car 123.7 mi
    2h 33m
    £31–44

  3. Line 164 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Rail Station Forecourtbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    6h 15m

  4. Line 164 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotelbus bus 164
    2. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 53m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Bournemouth. However, you can take the line 164 bus to Rail Station Forecourt, walk to Totnes, take the train to Reading, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Westover Road via Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes, Exeter St Davids, Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, and Meeting House Lane in around 6h 15m.

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