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

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There are 4 ways to get from Salcombe to Southampton 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    5h 28m

  2. Drive  148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salcombe to Southamptoncar car 148.4 mi
    3h 2m
    £37–54

  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 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    9h 42m

  4. 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
    5h 28m

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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Salcombe to Southampton. 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 Southampton Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shadycombe Road to Southampton Central via Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Bus Garage, and Weymouth in around 9h 42m.

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