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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Salcombe is to bus via Birmingham which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Totnes via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Chester to Salcombe?

The distance between Chester and Salcombe is 287 miles. The road distance is 259.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Salcombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Chester to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Salcombe bus from?

Chester to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Salcombe train from?

Chester to Salcombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Chester to Salcombe is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Chester to Salcombe bus arrive?

Chester to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Salcombe train arrive?

Chester to Salcombe train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Salcombe is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chester to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1521+ hotels available in Salcombe.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 34m
£107–181
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
12h 13m
£31–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
11h 48m
£41–69
Drive 257.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Salcombecar 257.8 mi
4h 59m
£64–92
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain
8h 23m
£101–172

Chester to Salcombe by train and bus

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Beadon Cross via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 11h 48m.

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