What is the cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Salcombe to Poole is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salcombe to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Salcombe to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Salcombe and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Salcombe to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Shadycombe Road and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Salcombe to Poole?

The distance between Salcombe and Poole is 170 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

How do I travel from Salcombe to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Salcombe to Poole without a car is to line 164 bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Salcombe to Poole?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Salcombe to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salcombe to Poole bus from?

Salcombe to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel station.

Where does the Salcombe to Poole bus arrive?

Salcombe to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Can I drive from Salcombe to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Salcombe to Poole is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Salcombe to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 400+ hotels available in Poole.

Salcombe to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salcombe to Poole by bus, train, or car

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Line 164 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Station Roadbus 164
2. Take the train from Totnes to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
5. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
6h 51m
Drive 119.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salcombe to Poolecar 119.5 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Line 164 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Station Roadbus 164
2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
6. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain
7h 14m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
10h 54m
£49–86

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Salcombe, England and Poole, England?

You can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 10h 54m.

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