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

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    3h 50m

  2. Drive  159.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Salcombecar car 159.1 mi
    2h 42m
    £40–58

  3. Train, line 164 bus via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Beadon Crossbus bus 164
    4h 21m

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  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Salcombe. However, you can take the train to Totnes, walk to Station Road, then take the line 164 bus to Shadycombe Road. Alternatively, you can drive from Swindon to Salcombe in around 2h 42m.

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