What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Totnes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Salcombe?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Salcombe is 298 miles. The road distance is 281 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Salcombe without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 39m and costs £130 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Salcombe bus from?

Greater Manchester to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Salcombe train from?

Greater Manchester to Salcombe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 39m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Salcombe bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Salcombe train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Salcombe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Salcombe is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Greater Manchester to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Greater Manchester to Salcombe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Salcombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 39m
£131–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
10h 17m
£32–71
Drive 279.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Salcombecar 279.3 mi
4h 41m
£68–99
Fly, train, line 164 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus
5h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Totnestrain Manchester Piccadilly - Plymouth
8h 7m
£152–212
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Totnestrain Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
10h 9m
£127–252

Greater Manchester to Salcombe by bus and train

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Distance: 295.9 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Salcombe, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Beadon Cross via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Shadycombe Road via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 10h 17m.

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