The average bus between Plymouth and Salcombe takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 every 3 hours between Plymouth and Salcombe. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Salcombe at 8:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 8m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Royal Parade station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Plymouth to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Royal Parade station.
Plymouth to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Plymouth and Salcombe is 30.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Royal Parade to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 16m.