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

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

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  1. Line 164 bus, train via Taunton

    best
    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 Westbury (Wilts)train train
    4. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 17m

  2. Drive  169.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Portsmouthcar car 169.2 mi
    3h 15m
    £42–61

  3. Line 164 bus, train

    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 Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 36m

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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Portsmouth. However, you can take the line 164 bus to Station Road, walk to Totnes, take the train to Taunton, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. Alternatively, you can drive from Salcombe to Portsmouth in around 3h 15m.

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