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

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus bus 164
    6h 43m

  2. Drive  111.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wareham to Salcombecar car 111.2 mi
    2h 19m
    £28–41

  3. Bus, train, line 164 bus

    1. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    7h 45m

  4. Train, bus, line 164 bus

    1. Take the train from Wareham to Dorchester Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 7
    6. Take the bus from Coronation Road opp Town Mill to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    10h 27m

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  • Distance: 162.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Wareham to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to Beadon Cross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wareham to Shadycombe Road via Weymouth, Weymouth station, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 45m.

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