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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Salcombe is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Salcombe is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Totnes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Preston to Salcombe?

The distance between Preston and Salcombe is 317 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Salcombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Preston to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Salcombe bus from?

Preston to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Salcombe train from?

Preston to Salcombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Preston to Salcombe is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Preston to Salcombe bus arrive?

Preston to Salcombe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Salcombe train arrive?

Preston to Salcombe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Salcombe is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Preston to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Salcombe.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Preston and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 17m
£137–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
12h 44m
£34–80
Drive 302 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Salcombecar 302 mi
5h 1m
£74–107
Train, fly, line 164 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain
4. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus
6h 4m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Totnestrain
10h 27m
£141–272

Preston to Salcombe by train and bus

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Preston to McIlwraith Road via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 12h 44m.

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