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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Salcombe is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Totnes via Ashford International, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Kent to Salcombe?

The distance between Kent and Salcombe is 291 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Salcombe without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 6h 14m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kent to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Salcombe train from?

Kent to Salcombe train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Where does the Kent to Salcombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kent to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Salcombe is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kent to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Kent to Salcombe - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Salcombe by train, car, or plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 14m
£126–259
Drive 254 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Salcombecar 254 mi
4h 24m
£62–90
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
8h 37m
£140–304
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 44m
£119–245
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
8h 21m
£110–246
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
8h 53m
£224–549

Kent to Salcombe by train, subway, and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to McIlwraith Road via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Totnes, and Station Road in around 6h 14m.

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