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How to get fromSwanage to Tavistockby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Tavistock by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 50 bus, bus, train, line 118 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Squarebus bus 50
    2. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118 / ...
    8h 40m
    £58–129

  2. Drive 111.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swanage to Tavistockcar car 111.8 mi
    2h 40m
    £28–40

  3. Line 40 bus, train, line 118 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehamptontrain train
    6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118 / ...
    8h 47m
    £79–157

  4. Line 40 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Wareham to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Castle Cary to Plymouthtrain train
    5. Take the train from Plymouth to Gunnislaketrain train
    9h 12m
    £98–195

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    11h 52m
    £52–74

Swanage to Tavistock by bus and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Swanage, England and Tavistock, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 11h 52m.

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