How to get to London from Salcombe

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Compare coach, train and flight for Salcombe to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salcombe to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £390.

Distance: 292 km

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£390

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£79

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£30

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Cheapest

£58

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4h 50m

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2h 50m

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3h 58m

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3h 28m

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30m

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6h 25m

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5h 55m

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30m

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4h 32m

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Salcombe to London is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Salcombe to London:

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salcombe to London costing on average £79.

A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salcombe to London costing on average £390.

The fastest way to travel from Salcombe to London is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 50m.

Coach takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salcombe and London including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 42m sooner (2h 50m by flight vs 4h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £390 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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FAQs: Salcombe to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salcombe to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salcombe and London including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salcombe to London is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Salcombe to London:

A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salcombe to London costing on average £79.

A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salcombe to London costing on average £390.

The fastest way to travel from Salcombe to London is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 50m.

Coach takes on average 6h 25m.

The Salcombe to London distance is approximately 292 km.
The average frequency per day from Salcombe to London is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salcombe and London as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salcombe to London:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Ivybridge, Leonards Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ivybridge station (IVY) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salcombe to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with National Express to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salcombe to London with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with National Express.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
Omio customers who travel from Salcombe to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Salcombe to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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