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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Salcombe is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Totnes via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Salcombe?

The distance between Cambridge and Salcombe is 280 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Salcombe without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cambridge to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Salcombe bus from?

Cambridge to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Salcombe train from?

Cambridge to Salcombe train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Salcombe is to train via London which takes 5h 57m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Cambridge to Salcombe bus arrive?

Cambridge to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Salcombe train arrive?

Cambridge to Salcombe train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Salcombe is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cambridge to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Salcombe.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 57m
£117–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
9h 56m
£51–129
Drive 264.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Salcombecar 264.7 mi
4h 40m
£65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 23m
£122–232
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 17m
£172–250

Cambridge to Salcombe by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 278.8 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Beadon Cross via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and Station Road in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Shadycombe Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 9h 56m.

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