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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Tavistock is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Tavistock is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Reading to Tavistock?

The distance between Reading and Tavistock is 206 miles. The road distance is 169.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Reading to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Tavistock bus from?

Reading to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Reading to Tavistock bus arrive?

Reading to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Tavistock is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Reading to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1312+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Reading to Tavistock - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading 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 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Stationbus 1
4h 13m
£44–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
7h 28m
£19–46
Drive 168.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Tavistockcar 168.6 mi
3h 34m
£42–60
Train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus 118
5h 1m
£43–122

Reading to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

138Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Plymouth Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 4h 45m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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