The average bus between Manchester and Tavistock takes 10h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 Manchester and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Tavistock station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Manchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Tavistock is 351.1 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 9h 46m.