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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Salcombe is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Totnes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Leicester to Salcombe?

The distance between Leicester and Salcombe is 253 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Salcombe without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Leicester to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Salcombe bus from?

Leicester to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Salcombe train from?

Leicester to Salcombe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Leicester to Salcombe is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Leicester to Salcombe bus arrive?

Leicester to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Leicester to Salcombe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Salcombe is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Leicester to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1586+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Leicester to Salcombe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 27m
£122–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
9h 44m
£28–44
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Salcombecar 228.1 mi
4h 4m
£56–81
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
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
10h 39m
£42–99

Leicester to Salcombe by train and bus

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to McIlwraith Road via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Exeter, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 9h 44m.

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