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 £85 - £220 and takes 18h 7m.

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 53m and costs £130 - £380.

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 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

How far is it from Salcombe to Edinburgh?

The distance between Salcombe and Edinburgh is 424 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 12m and costs £270 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 12m and costs £270 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 18h 7m.

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 14m to drive from Salcombe to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1677+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Salcombe to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Salcombe to Edinburgh by bus, train, plane, or car

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

Line 164 bus, train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Rail Station Forecourtbus
2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
18h 7m
£88–219
Train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 12m
£270–390
Drive 481.2 mi
1. Drive from Salcombe to Edinburghcar 481.2 mi
8h 14m
£117–168
Line 164 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Rail Station Forecourtbus
2. Take the train from Totnes to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 26m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 27m
£104–251
Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 53m
£137–373
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Totnes to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 13m
£169–349

Salcombe to Edinburgh by bus and train

64Weekly Services

10h 12mAverage Duration

£270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Totnes to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £270–390 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 18h 7m.

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