The average bus between Barnstaple and Tavistock takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Tavistock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Barnstaple and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Church and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Tavistock station via Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Barnstaple to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bedford Hotel station.
The distance between Barnstaple and Tavistock is 59.3 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bedford Hotel via Church, School Lane, Waitrose, and West Street in around 3h 45m.