The average bus between Cheltenham Spa and Tavistock takes 7h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham Spa to Tavistock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cheltenham Spa and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham Spa is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Shell Garage and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Tavistock? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham Spa to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa station and arriving at Tavistock station via Plymouth Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Cheltenham Spa to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham Spa to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Cheltenham Spa and Tavistock is 206.7 km. The road distance is 285 km.
National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Plymouth Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.