There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
7h 4m£122–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
12h 16m£58–143Drive 269.7 mi
- Drive from Ely to Tavistockcar 269.7 mi
5h 17m£66–95Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 49m£153–225
Ely to Tavistock by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Tavistock is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Tavistock is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bus Station via Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Ely and Tavistock is 292 miles. The road distance is 271.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £260.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Ely to Tavistock, including transfers.
Ely to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Tavistock is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 16m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Bedford Hotel via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 12h 16m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ely to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Tavistock is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Ely to Tavistock.
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