There are 5 ways to get from Tavistock to Cardiff by bus, train, or car
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Line 118 bus, train via Bristol
best- Take the bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Stationbus 118
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 14m£77–188Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
6h 3m£27–38Drive 141 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Cardiffcar 141 mi
2h 49m£35–51Line 118 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Stationbus 118
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 48m£78–153Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 51m£93–241
Tavistock to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Cardiff is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Tavistock and Cardiff is 160 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Cardiff without a car is to line 118 bus and train via Bristol which takes 5h 14m and costs £75 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Tavistock to Cardiff, including transfers.
Tavistock to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Cardiff is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £250 and takes 5h 51m.
Tavistock to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Mayflower Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Cardiff is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Tavistock to Cardiff.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Mayflower Street and Plymouth Coach Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Railway Station Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Plymouth, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 51m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–90
- 1st Class
- £110–170
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–85
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £85–130
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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