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

From Southampton to Salcombe by bus and train

To get from Southampton to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Southampton Central 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 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Southampton Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    ID RDG
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Newquay
  • 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 m • 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
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Southampton to Salcombe by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 164

To get from Southampton to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Bristol Temple Meads 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 4 hr 57 min.

297min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Southampton Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    103 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    124 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
    ID dvndajtd
    10 m • 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
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southampton to Salcombe

The distance between Southampton, South Hams and Salcombe, South Hams is approximately 374.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southampton 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 Salcombe, South Hams

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

Bus stations close to Salcombe:

  • Herbert Road, Salcombe
  • Devon Court, Salcombe
  • Devon Road, Salcombe

Ferry stations close to Salcombe:

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

Alternative route from Southampton to Salcombe by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 164

To get from Southampton to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Central station to Bristol Temple Meads 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 4 hr 57 min.

297min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Southampton Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Parkway
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    103 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Penzance
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    124 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
    ID dvndajtd
    10 m • 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
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 164.

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

    The alternative route takes 297 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 164.

  • Is there a direct train between Southampton and Salcombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southampton to Salcombe?

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

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

    The total travel time between Southampton in South West and Salcombe in South Hams by train and bus is about 4 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Manchester Piccadilly station near Southampton in South West.

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

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

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