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

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary 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
    7h 30m

  2. Drive 120.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Salcombecar car 120.4 mi
    2h 29m
    £30–43

  3. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 164 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Peters Churchbus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    6. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    8h

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  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Swanage to Salcombe. However, you can take the bus to Wareham Station, walk to Wareham, take the train to Upwey, take the train to Castle Cary, 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 take a bus from Bus Station to Shadycombe Road via St Peters Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Totnes, and Station Road in around 8h.

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