The average bus between Salcombe and Bideford takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salcombe to Bideford. 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 5 times a day between Salcombe and Bideford. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salcombe is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Bideford at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Salcombe to Bideford? 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 Salcombe to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Salcombe station and arriving at Bideford station via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Salcombe to Bideford bus services, operated by Tallyho, depart from Shadycombe Road station.
Salcombe to Bideford bus services, operated by Tallyho, arrive at Bideford Quay station.
The distance between Salcombe and Bideford is 91.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Bideford Quay via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Tenby House, and Market Street in around 7h 9m.