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

The cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salcombe to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Salcombe and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Salcombe to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Shadycombe Road and arriving at Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Salcombe and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Salcombe to Preston. However, there are services departing from Totnes and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Salcombe to Preston?

The distance between Salcombe and Preston is 317 miles. The road distance is 304 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salcombe to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Salcombe to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Preston train from?

Salcombe to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Totnes station.

Train or bus from Salcombe to Preston?

The best way to get from Salcombe to Preston is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Salcombe to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salcombe to Preston train arrive?

Salcombe to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Salcombe to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Salcombe to Preston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Salcombe to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Totnes to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 20m
£121–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus 7
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
12h 52m
£32–59
Drive 302.2 mi
1. Drive from Salcombe to Prestoncar 302.2 mi
5h 1m
£75–109
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Totnes to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 56m
£125–222

Salcombe to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 315 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from McIlwraith Road to Preston via Station Road, Totnes, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Bus Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 12h 52m.

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