The average bus between Dawlish and Tavistock takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dawlish 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 every 4 hours between Dawlish and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Dawlish to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Tavistock station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Dawlish to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Lanherne station.
Dawlish to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bedford Hotel station.
The distance between Dawlish and Tavistock is 48 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Lanherne to Bedford Hotel via Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 4h 2m.