The average bus between Salcombe and Plymouth takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salcombe to Plymouth. 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 Salcombe and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salcombe is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Salcombe to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Shadycombe Road station and arriving at Royal Parade station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Salcombe to Plymouth bus services, operated by Tallyho, depart from Shadycombe Road station.
Salcombe to Plymouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Royal Parade station.
The distance between Salcombe and Plymouth is 30.2 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Royal Parade via Bus Station in around 2h 17m.