There are 5 ways to get from Tavistock to Exeter by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 118 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Stationbus 118
- Take the train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davidstrain Okehampton - Exeter Central / ...
2h 25m£14–26Line 118 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Stationbus 118
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bonhay Roadbus 66
2h 47m£6–8Train
- Take the train from Gunnislake to Plymouthtrain Gunnislake - Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 13m£30–60Drive 34.1 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Exetercar 34.1 mi
55 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tavistock to Exetertaxi 34.1 mi
55 min£190–240
Tavistock to Exeter by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Exeter is to line 118 bus and bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Exeter is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bedford Hotel and arriving at Bonhay Road via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Tavistock and Exeter is 45 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Exeter without a car is to line 118 bus and train which takes 2h 25m and costs £13 - £26.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Tavistock to Exeter, including transfers.
Tavistock to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bedford Hotel station.
Tavistock to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gunnislake station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 118 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter St Davids via Railway Station Sand Hill, Gunnislake, and Plymouth in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bedford Hotel to Bonhay Road via Railway Station in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Okehampton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gunnislake to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Railway Station to Bonhay Road
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Bonhay Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £190–240
Tavicab XL
- Phone
- +44 7525 730 003
Girbo's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7747 128664
Bernie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1822 851 123
- Website
- bernietaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Tavistock to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Railway Station.
Tavistock to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Exeter is 34 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Tavistock to Exeter.
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