The average bus between Bideford and Salcombe takes 11h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bideford to Salcombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bideford and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bideford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Opposite Church and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bideford to Salcombe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bideford station and arriving at Salcombe station via Stone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
Bideford to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Church station.
Bideford to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Shadycombe Road station.
The distance between Bideford and Salcombe is 91.8 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Shadycombe Road via Opposite Church, Stone, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 7h 3m.