There are 5 ways to get from Wells to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Gunnislaketrain
5h 4m£113–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 374
- Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
6h 17m£11–17Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Buswaybus 374
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 1
5h 16m£13–20Drive 93.9 mi
- Drive from Wells to Tavistockcar 93.9 mi
2h 9m£24–34Bus, train, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
- Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 1
5h 38m£42–75
Wells to Tavistock by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Blackbrook BP Garage and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Wells to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Gunnislake via Taunton and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Wells and Tavistock is 141 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wells to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Wells to Tavistock, including transfers.
Wells to Tavistock bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Wells to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Wells, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a vehicle from Wells to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Taunton, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Gunnislake
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Ilminster Road Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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Booking & Getting There
Wells to Tavistock bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Ilminster Road Busway station.
Wells to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Tavistock is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Wells to Tavistock.
There are 1383+ hotels available in Tavistock.







