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How to get fromSwindon to Salcombeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus bus 164
    4h 20m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 7
    7h 30m
    £29–71

  3. Drive 159.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Salcombecar car 159.1 mi
    2h 42m
    £39–57

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  • Distance: 164 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to McIlwraith Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Shadycombe Road via Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 7h 30m.

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