There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 118 bus
best- 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 Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus 118
7h 52m£57–115Drive 110.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Tavistockcar 110.1 mi
2h 35m£28–40Train, bus, line 118 bus
- Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus 118
8h 33m£37–73Train
- 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 train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
8h 49m£74–146Bus
- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
10h 38m£49–82
Poole to Tavistock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Tavistock is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
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, Exeter St Davids and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Poole and Tavistock is 167 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus which takes 7h 52m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Poole to Tavistock, including transfers.
Poole to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole 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 49m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Bus Station via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 38m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 35m to drive from Poole to Tavistock.
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