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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 45m.

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 11m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via High Street, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The distance between Basingstoke and Tavistock is 170 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 bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £200 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Tavistock bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Tavistock is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Basingstoke to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1412+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Basingstoke to Tavistock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Tavistock by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
6h 5m
£55–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
8h 45m
£35–86
Drive 157 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Tavistockcar 157 mi
3h 11m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 28m
£93–199

Basingstoke to Tavistock by train and bus

96Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £28–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Plymouth hourly. Tickets cost £80–170 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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