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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Tavistock is to train and bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Swindon to Tavistock?

The distance between Swindon and Tavistock is 186 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Swindon to Tavistock, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swindon to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Tavistock is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Swindon to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Swindon to Tavistock - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
3. Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Station1
4h 48m
£37–95
Train, bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
3. Take the bus from Charles Street to Bus Station1
5h 38m
£24–69
Drive 151.2 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Tavistock151.2 mi
2h 49m
£38–54
Train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bedford Hotel118
5h 25m
£34–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple MeadsLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach StationFal
6h 10m
£29–53

Swindon to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

136Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swindon to Tavistock.

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Distance: 184.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Tavistock. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Plymouth, walk to Charles Street, then take the line 1 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Bus Station via Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Charles Street in around 5h 38m.

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