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

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

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  1. Train, line 164 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to McIlwraith Roadbus bus 164
    3h 24m

  2. Drive 101.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wells to Salcombecar car 101.8 mi
    2h 2m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train, line 164 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus bus 374
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Totnestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Shadycombe Roadbus bus 164
    5h 16m

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  • Distance: 118.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Wells to Salcombe. However, you can take the taxi 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 Taunton Town Centre K, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, Totnes, and Station Road in around 5h 16m.

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