How to get from Salcombe to Exeter by bus and train?

From Salcombe to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Salcombe to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 164 bus from Shadycombe Road station to Rail Station Forecourt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Exeter St Davids station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Shadycombe Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shadycombe Road
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    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Totnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt
    ID dvndajtd
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Totnes
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exmouth
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    680 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salcombe to Exeter by bus and train via 164, CROSSCOUNTRY and 6A

To get from Salcombe to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 164 bus from Shadycombe Road station to Rail Station Forecourt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 6A bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 6A6A
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Shadycombe Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shadycombe Road
    ID dvnawjwt
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Totnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt
    ID dvndajtd
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Totnes
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Dundee
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Exeter Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Salcombe to Exeter

The distance between Salcombe, South West and Exeter, South West is approximately 82.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salcombe to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Salcombe

Salcombe is located at Knowle Road, South West and the nearest public transport station is Shadycombe Road.

Bus stations close to Salcombe:

  • Shadycombe Road
  • Devon Court
  • Herbert Road

Ferry stations close to Salcombe:

  • Salcombe Ferry Landing

Public transport stations close to Exeter, South West

Exeter is located at Exeter, South West and the nearest public transport station is High Street.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • High Street
  • Bus Station
  • Paris Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salcombe to Exeter by bus and train via 164, CROSSCOUNTRY and 6A

To get from Salcombe to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 164 bus from Shadycombe Road station to Rail Station Forecourt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 6A bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 6A6A
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Shadycombe Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shadycombe Road
    ID dvnawjwt
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Totnes
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt
    ID dvndajtd
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Totnes
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Dundee
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Exeter Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salcombe to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 164, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salcombe to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 164, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 6A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salcombe and Exeter?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salcombe to Exeter?

    The 164 bus line goes from Shadycombe Road station near Salcombe in Salcombe to Totnes station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Totnes station near Exeter in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salcombe to Exeter by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Salcombe in Salcombe and Exeter in South West by bus and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salcombe to get to Exeter?

    Get on the 164 bus from the Shadycombe Road stop near Salcombe in Salcombe.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salcombe and Exeter?

    Get off the bus at the Totnes station, which is closest to Exeter in South West.

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