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 £50 - £85 and takes 12h 53m.

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 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 Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

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 8h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Salcombe?

The distance between Preston and Salcombe is 329 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 8h 31m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 National Express, 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 8h 31m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Preston to Salcombe bus arrive?

Preston to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1517+ hotels available in Salcombe.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 31m
£124–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
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
12h 53m
£50–81
Drive 302 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Salcombecar 302 mi
5h 1m
£75–108
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 56m
£124–219

Preston to Salcombe by train and bus

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.1 mi
Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Beadon Cross via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 12h 53m.

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