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

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

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  1. Line 164 bus, train, bus, line 50 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 Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    5. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    6. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    7h 38m

  2. Drive 123.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Sandbankscar car 123.1 mi
    2h 33m
    £30–44

  3. Line 164 bus, train

    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
    8h 7m

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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Salcombe, England and Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Sandbanks. 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 Salisbury, walk to Railway Station Stop SA, take the bus to Meeting House Lane, take the bus to Bournemouth Square, walk to St Peter's Church, then take the line 50 bus to Shoreacres. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McIlwraith Road to Shoreacres via Station Road, Totnes, Exeter St Davids, Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, and Bus Station in around 8h 7m.

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