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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, bus

    best
    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 Bus Station to Kings Statuebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Pooletrain train
    6h 52m

  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

    1. Take the bus from McIlwraith Road to Station Roadbus bus 164
    2. Take the train from Totnes to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    5. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    6h 53m

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  • Distance: 142.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 Axminster, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McIlwraith Road to Poole via Station Road, Totnes, Taunton, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 6h 53m.

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