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

From Exeter to Salcombe by bus and train

To get from Exeter to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4A bus from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station to St Davids Station, St Davids 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 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Bus - 4A4A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Exeter
    New North Road
  • 2
    Bus - 4A4A
    Wait for bus
    4A
    St Davids
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
    ID dvndajtd
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Salcombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shadycombe Road, Salcombe
    ID dvnawjwt
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Salcombe
    Walk to
    Salcombe
    Knowle Road
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Exeter to Salcombe by bus and train via 6A, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 164

To get from Exeter to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6A bus from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station to St Davids Station, St Davids 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 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvndmjmt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
    ID dvndajtd
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Salcombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shadycombe Road, Salcombe
    ID dvnawjwt
    58 min
  • 10
    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 Exeter to Salcombe

The distance between Exeter, South Hams and Salcombe, South Hams is approximately 80.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exeter 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 Exeter

Exeter is located at New North Road, South Hams and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Portland House, Exeter City Centre
  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Public transport stations close to Salcombe, South Hams

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

Bus stations close to Salcombe:

  • Beadon Cross, Salcombe
  • Shadycombe Road, Salcombe
  • Devon Road, Salcombe

Ferry stations close to Salcombe:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Exeter to Salcombe by bus and train via 6A, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 164

To get from Exeter to Salcombe in South Hams, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6A bus from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre station to St Davids Station, St Davids 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 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6A6A
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 164164
Walk to Salcombe
Leaves from Paris Street, Exeter City Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvndmjmt
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6A6A
    Wait for bus
    6A
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Totnes
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station Forecourt, Totnes
    ID dvndajtd
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Salcombe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shadycombe Road, Salcombe
    ID dvnawjwt
    58 min
  • 10
    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 Exeter to Salcombe?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 4A, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 164.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 6A, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 164.

  • Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Salcombe?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Exeter to Salcombe?

    The 4A bus line goes from St Davids station near Exeter in Exeter to St Davids Station, St Davids station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till St Davids Station, St Davids station near Salcombe in South Hams.

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

    The total travel time between Exeter in Exeter and Salcombe in South Hams by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 4A bus from the St Davids stop near Exeter in Exeter.

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

    Get off the bus at the St Davids Station, St Davids stop, which is closest to Salcombe in South Hams.