The average bus between Padstow and Salcombe takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Padstow 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 3 times a day between Padstow and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Padstow is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Mount Folly and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Padstow 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 Padstow to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Padstow station and arriving at Salcombe station via Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Padstow to Salcombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from New Street station.
Padstow to Salcombe bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Padstow and Salcombe is 89.1 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from New Street to Shadycombe Road via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Royal Parade, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.