Salcombe travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salcombe
With a population of 1.909, Salcombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Salcombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Salcombe
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fortescue Inn (Union Street) and Gara Rock (Gara Rock Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Salcombe
How to Get to Salcombe
Plane
Although Salcombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 61 km from Salcombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salcombe departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salcombe, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Salcombe to Birmingham takes 3h 36m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £123 for a 7h 20m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Salcombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Salcombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salcombe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Salcombe takes 435 km and will cost you around £38. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 571 km.
Airlines serving Salcombe
Where to stay in popular areas of Salcombe
Most booked hotels in Salcombe
Hiring a car in Salcombe
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Salcombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Salcombe is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.