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How to get fromShepton Mallet to Salcombeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shepton Mallet to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    4h 21m

  2. Drive 103.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shepton Mallet to Salcombecar car 103.9 mi
    2h
    £26–37

  3. Train, line 164 bus via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus bus 164
    4h 26m

  4. Bus, train, line 164 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    6h 26m

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  • Distance: 116.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Shepton Mallet, England and Salcombe, England?

There is no direct connection from Shepton Mallet to Salcombe. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Castle Cary Station, walk to Castle Cary, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to Shadycombe Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech House to McIlwraith Road via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 4h 26m.

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