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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Tavistock is to bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Tavistock is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Colchester to Tavistock?

The distance between Colchester and Tavistock is 298 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Colchester to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Tavistock bus from?

Colchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Colchester to Tavistock is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Colchester to Tavistock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Tavistock is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Colchester to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Colchester to Tavistock - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 16m
£132–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
10h 58m
£63–89
Drive 261.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Tavistockcar 261.2 mi
5h 33m
£64–93
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
9h 2m
£137–333
Train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus 118 / ...
6h 52m
£127–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
8h 44m
£100–216
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Exeter, train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus
9h 32m
£175–476
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
3. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain
4. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
5. Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Stationbus
8h 23m
£75–386

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Tavistock.

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Distance: 296.7 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bus Station via Stratford, London Paddington, Plymouth, and Charles Street in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, 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 10h 58m.

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