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How to get fromSouthampton to Salcombeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus bus 164
    5h 17m

  2. Drive 147.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Southampton to Salcombecar car 147.5 mi
    2h 59m
    £36–52

  3. Train, line 164 bus

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    5h 25m

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  • Distance: 174.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to McIlwraith Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Southampton to Salcombe in around 2h 59m.

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