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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Tavistock is to bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Tavistock is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kingston Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Dorking to Tavistock?

The distance between Dorking and Tavistock is 245 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Dorking to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Tavistock bus from?

Dorking to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Dorking to Tavistock is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs £19 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Dorking to Tavistock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dorking to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Tavistock is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Dorking to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Dorking to Tavistock - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Stationbus 1
5h 54m
£54–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 504 / ...
9h 2m
£19–66
Drive 193.1 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Tavistockcar 193.1 mi
3h 59m
£47–68
Train
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
6h 32m
£53–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Prison to Railway Stationbus 66
9h 12m
£55–125

Dorking to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

138Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dorking Deepdene to Bedford Hotel via Reading, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton, and Railway Station in around 6h 32m.

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