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 - £80 and takes 5h 46m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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 45m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Tavistock bus from?

Basingstoke to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £200 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Tavistock bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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 1336+ 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

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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 45m
£47–130
Train, line 118 bus
cheapest
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 46m
£26–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
7h 24m
£33–91
Drive 157 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Tavistock157 mi
3h 9m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to PlymouthLondon Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 18m
£53–194

Basingstoke to Tavistock by train and bus

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–170 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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