The average bus between Colchester and Tavistock takes 12h 5m and the fastest bus takes 9h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Tavistock station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Colchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Colchester and Tavistock is 381.8 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 11h 27m.