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

By bus and train

To get from Bournemouth to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Bournemouth station to Reading station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 164 bus from Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes station to Shadycombe Road, Salcombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Bournemouth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bournemouth
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    96 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    137 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
    ID dvndajtd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Salcombe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shadycombe Road, Salcombe
    ID dvnawjwt
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Salcombe
    Walk to
    Salcombe
    Knowle Road
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bournemouth to Salcombe

The distance between Bournemouth, South Hams and Salcombe, South Hams is approximately 262.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 339 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bournemouth to Salcombe by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Hams – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bournemouth

Bournemouth is located at Bournemouth, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is Lansdowne.

Bus stations close to Bournemouth:

  • Lansdowne
  • Top Of Bath Hill, Lansdowne
  • Purbeck House, Lansdowne

Public transport stations close to Salcombe, South Hams

Salcombe is located at Knowle Road, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is Onslow Road, Salcombe.

Bus stations close to Salcombe:

  • Onslow Road, Salcombe
  • Beadon Cross, Salcombe
  • Shadycombe Road, Salcombe

Ferry stations close to Salcombe:

  • East Portlemouth Ferry Landing, East Portlemouth
  • Salcombe Ferry Landing, Salcombe

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 339 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 164.

  • Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Salcombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bournemouth to Salcombe?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Bournemouth station near Bournemouth in South West to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Salcombe station near Salcombe in South Hams.

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

    The total travel time between Bournemouth in South West and Salcombe in South Hams by train and bus is about 5 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bournemouth to get to Salcombe?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Bournemouth station near Bournemouth in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bournemouth and Salcombe?

    Get off the train at the Salcombe stop, which is closest to Salcombe in South Hams.

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