What is the cheapest way to get from Bideford to Salcombe?

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Salcombe is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bideford to Salcombe?

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Salcombe is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Opposite Church, Stone, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Bideford to Salcombe?

The distance between Bideford and Salcombe is 97 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bideford to Salcombe without a car?

The best way to get from Bideford to Salcombe without a car is to train and line 164 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bideford to Salcombe?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Bideford to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Salcombe bus from?

Bideford to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Church station.

Where does the Bideford to Salcombe bus arrive?

Bideford to Salcombe bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Stone station.

Can I drive from Bideford to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Salcombe is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Bideford to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1587+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Bideford to Salcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 164 bus
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus 164
4h 34m
Drive 76.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bideford to Salcombecar 76.7 mi
1h 40m
£19–27
Bus, line 66 bus, train, line 164 bus
1. Take the bus from Bideford Quay to Railway Stationbus 317
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Davids Stationbus 66
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus 164
5h 29m
Bus, line 164 bus
1. Take the bus from Opposite Church to Stonebus 5B
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
3. Take the bus from Coronation Road opp Town Mill to Shadycombe Roadbus 164
7h

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Distance: 96.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Bideford, England and Salcombe, England?

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Shadycombe Road via Opposite Church, Stone, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 7h.

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