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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Salcombe is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Bus Station, London Victoria and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Totnes via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Dover to Salcombe?

The distance between Dover and Salcombe is 302 miles. The road distance is 286.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Salcombe without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 42m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Dover to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Salcombe bus from?

Dover to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Salcombe train from?

Dover to Salcombe train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Dover to Salcombe is to train via London which takes 6h 42m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 13h.

Where does the Dover to Salcombe bus arrive?

Dover to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Salcombe train arrive?

Dover to Salcombe train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Salcombe is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Dover to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1552+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Dover to Salcombe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 42m
£131–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
13h
£56–138
Drive 284.7 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Salcombecar 284.7 mi
4h 52m
£71–102
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Charing Crosstrain Dover Priory - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
7h 35m
£132–251
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
9h 3m
£118–259

Dover to Salcombe by train, subway, and bus

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.2 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Beadon Cross via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and Station Road in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Shadycombe Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 13h.

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