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How to get fromSalcombe to Pooleby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Salcombe to Poole by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 164 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Station Roadbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    5. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    6h 48m

  2. Drive  119.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Poolecar car 119.5 mi
    2h 26m
    £30–43

  3. Line 164 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Station Roadbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    6. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    7h 3m

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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Poole. However, you can take the line 164 bus to Station Road, walk to Totnes, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Castle Cary, take the train to Upwey, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Poole via Station Road, Totnes, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bus Garage, and Weymouth in around 7h 3m.

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