The average bus between Cheltenham and Tavistock takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 4 times a day between Cheltenham and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham to Tavistock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Tavistock station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Cheltenham to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Tavistock is 207.9 km. The road distance is 286 km.
National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.