Rome2Rio

How to get fromKingswear to Salcombeby ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Salcombe

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Kingswear to Salcombe by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, line 7 bus, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal to Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pontoon to Church Greenbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Bridge to Beadon Crossbus bus 164
    2h 20m

  2. Drive  28.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kingswear to Salcombecar car 28.2 mi
    46 min
    £7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kingswear to Salcombetaxi taxi 28.2 mi
    46 min
    £120–150

  4. Ferry, line 3 bus, line 164 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminal to Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pontoon to Bus Stationbus bus 3
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    2h 32m

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kingswear to Salcombe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Kingswear to Salcombe. However, you can take the ferry to Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal, walk to Pontoon, take the line 7 bus to Church Green, walk to Bridge, then take the line 164 bus to Beadon Cross. Alternatively, you can drive from Kingswear to Salcombe in around 46 min.

Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides