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How to get fromEdinburgh to Tavistockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    10h 10m
    £250–367

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Taunton BP Garagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    16h 12m
    £57–96

  3. Drive  472.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tavistockcar car 472.9 mi
    8h 21m
    £118–170

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus
    7h 1m
    £108–324

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    17h 34m
    £83–145

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus
    7h 36m
    £84–204

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train, line 118 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton Interchangetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus
    8h 13m
    £82–220

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train, line 118 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton Interchangetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus
    7h 47m
    £136–320

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 20m
    £122–244

Edinburgh to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tavistock, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £240–370 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Blackbrook BP Garage, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 16h 12m.

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