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

By bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Salcombe in South Hams, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Totnes station. Next, take the 164 bus from Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes station to Shadycombe Road, Salcombe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min.

227min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
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    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Salcombe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shadycombe Road, Salcombe
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    58 min
  • 7
    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 Cheltenham to Salcombe

The distance between Cheltenham, South Hams and Salcombe, South Hams is approximately 168.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located at Cheltenham, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone

Public transport stations close to Salcombe, South Hams

Salcombe is located at Knowle Road, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is P&R Car Park, Salcombe.

Bus stations close to Salcombe:

  • P&R Car Park, Salcombe
  • Beadon Cross, Salcombe
  • Onslow Road, Salcombe

Ferry stations close to Salcombe:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 164.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Salcombe?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham to Salcombe?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Cheltenham in South West to Totnes station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Salcombe station near Salcombe in South Hams.

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham in South West and Salcombe in South Hams by train and bus is about 3 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

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

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