There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 51mDrive 110.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Tavistockcar 110.1 mi
2h 34m£27–39Train, line 118 bus
- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Lawsonsbus 118
7h 52m£66–141Train
- Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
- Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
- Take the train from Castle Cary to Plymouthtrain
8h 13m£85–170Train, bus, line 118 bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 66
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Lawsonsbus 118
9h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
10h 37m£55–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Tavistock is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Gunnislake via Upwey, Castle Cary and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Poole and Tavistock is 138 miles. The road distance is 110.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Tavistock without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Poole to Tavistock, including transfers.
Poole to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Tavistock train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Tavistock is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Bus Station via Upwey, Castle Cary, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 37m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Castle Cary to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Weymouth station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
Bus from Railway Station to Lawsons
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Rail Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Railway Station to Lawsons
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Tavistock train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Tavistock is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Poole to Tavistock.
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