The average bus between Hastings and Salcombe takes 18h and the fastest bus takes 16h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings 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 twice daily between Hastings and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 1:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Gildredge Road and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hastings 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 Hastings to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Salcombe station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Hastings to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Old Steine station.
Hastings to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Coronation Road opp Town Mill station.
The distance between Hastings and Salcombe is 314.6 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a bus from Pier to Shadycombe Road via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 13h 33m.