What is the cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Salcombe and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Salcombe to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Shadycombe Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Salcombe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Salcombe and Edinburgh is 556 miles. The road distance is 484 miles.

How do I travel from Salcombe to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs £80 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Edinburgh bus from?

Salcombe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Train or bus from Salcombe to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs £80 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Salcombe to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Salcombe to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Salcombe to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Salcombe to Edinburgh is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Salcombe to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Salcombe to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 164 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Totnes to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 13m
£80–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Station7
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
15h 35m
£34–100
Drive 481.2 mi
1. Drive from Salcombe to Edinburgh481.2 mi
8h 9m
£118–170
Line 164 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Beadon Cross to Station Road
2. Take the train from Totnes to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
6h 18m
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Totnes to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley
12h 7m
£136–358
Line 164 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Beadon Cross to Station Road
2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
5h 50m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 7m
£70–223
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 56m
£100–325
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 44m
£69–242
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Totnes to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
8h 14m
£154–384

Salcombe to Edinburgh by bus and train

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10h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 552.7 mi
Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Salcombe, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Totnes to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £80–320 and the journey takes 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 15h 35m.

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