The average bus between Colchester and Tavistock takes 11h 37m and the fastest bus takes 9h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 Colchester and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Tavistock station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Colchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Colchester and Tavistock is 381.8 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 10h 58m.