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

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There are 3 ways to get from Salcombe to Shaftesbury 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 Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    4h 29m

  2. Drive 113.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Shaftesburycar car 113.9 mi
    2h 11m
    £28–41

  3. Line 164 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shadycombe Road to Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotelbus bus 164
    2. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 44A
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    7h 32m

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  • Distance: 118.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Salcombe, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Shaftesbury. 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 Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to The Town Hall via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Rail Station, Axminster, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 32m.

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