What is the cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe?

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe?

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Totnes via Newport (S Wales) and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Salcombe?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Salcombe is 247 miles. The road distance is 218 miles.

How do I travel from Shrewsbury to Salcombe without a car?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Salcombe bus from?

Shrewsbury to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Salcombe train from?

Shrewsbury to Salcombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Salcombe is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Salcombe bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Salcombe train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Salcombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Salcombe is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Shrewsbury to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1531+ hotels available in Salcombe.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain
7h 2m
£87–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
10h 40m
£31–59
Drive 216.8 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Salcombecar 216.8 mi
4h 16m
£54–78

Shrewsbury to Salcombe by train and bus

113Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Shadycombe Road via Newport (S Wales), Taunton, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 10h 40m.

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