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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Salcombe is to bus which costs £20 - £80 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Salcombe is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Shadycombe Road via Bus Station, Bus Station and Coronation Road opp Town Mill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Salcombe?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Salcombe. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Totnes via Cardiff Central and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Swansea to Salcombe?

The distance between Swansea and Salcombe is 209 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Salcombe without a car is to train and line 164 bus which takes 5h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Swansea to Salcombe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Salcombe bus from?

Swansea to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Salcombe train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Salcombe?

The best way to get from Swansea to Salcombe is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs £20 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Swansea to Salcombe bus arrive?

Swansea to Salcombe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Swansea to Salcombe train arrive?

Swansea to Salcombe train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Salcombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Salcombe is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Swansea to Salcombe.

Where can I stay near Salcombe?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Salcombe.

Swansea to Salcombe - 5 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Salcombe by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 164 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Totnestrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus 164
5h 51m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
8h 56m
£21–78
Drive 186.2 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Salcombecar 186.2 mi
3h 17m
£46–67
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain
6h 53m
£78–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain
7h 18m
£65–128

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Distance: 207.7 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Salcombe, England?

You can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Shadycombe Road via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Coronation Road opp Town Mill in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Shadycombe Road via Cardiff Central, Taunton, Totnes, and Station Road in around 6h 53m.

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