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 £45 - £85 and takes 10h 40m.

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 37m and costs £65 - £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 Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Colchester to Tavistock?

The distance between Colchester and Tavistock is 299 miles. The road distance is 263.3 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 24m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Tavistock train from?

Colchester to Tavistock train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Colchester to Tavistock is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Colchester to Tavistock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Tavistock train arrive?

Colchester to Tavistock train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Tavistock is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Colchester to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Colchester to Tavistock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 24m
£126–222
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 40m
£45–81
Drive 261.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Tavistockcar 261.7 mi
5h 37m
£65–94
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
8h 43m
£137–296
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
8h 20m
£93–188
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, 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 bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus
4. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
5. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus
8h 13m
£69–258

Colchester to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 Royal Parade in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 40m.

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