What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock is to train and line 118 bus which costs £25 - £85 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The distance between Basingstoke and Tavistock is 198 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Tavistock without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus via Reading which takes 5h 52m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 6h 29m.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Tavistock is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Basingstoke to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1341+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Basingstoke to Tavistock - 5 ways to travel via train, line 118 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 118 bus via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St DavidsLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotel118 / ...
5h 52m
£46–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach StationUkn49 / ...
7h 28m
£25–57
Drive 157 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Tavistock157 mi
3h 9m
£39–56
Train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter St DavidsLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotel118 / ...
5h 52m
£26–82
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to PlymouthLondon Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 29m
£56–184

Basingstoke to Tavistock by train and bus

73Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Tavistock, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 4h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–160 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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