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

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus bus 164
    3h 45m

  2. Drive 86.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Woolacombe to Salcombecar car 86.8 mi
    2h 5m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, train, line 164 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Rail Stationbus bus 21B
    2. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    5h 41m

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  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Woolacombe to Salcombe. However, you can take the taxi to Barnstaple, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to Beadon Cross. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sands to Shadycombe Road via St James' Place Gardens, Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 5h 41m.

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