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 Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Gunnislaketrain
5h 3m£109–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
- Take the bus from Somerlea to Bus Stationbus 1A
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus 66
7h 47m£12–19Bus, 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 42m£37–75Drive 93.9 mi
- Drive from Wells to Tavistockcar 93.9 mi
2h 9m£24–34Line 376 bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 376a / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
6h 41m£19–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 7h 47m.
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 to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wells to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Gunnislake via Exeter St Davids and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
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 3m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Wells to Tavistock, including transfers.
Wells to Tavistock bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from New Street 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 3m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can line 376 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Wells, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a vehicle from Wells to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- 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
- £30–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- 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 New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- 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 Royal Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Somerlea to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- info@dartline-coaches.co.uk
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Tenby House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Wells to Tavistock bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Wells to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Tavistock is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Wells to Tavistock.
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