The average bus between Padstow and Tavistock takes 5h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Padstow 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 3 times a day between Padstow and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Padstow is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Mount Folly and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Padstow station and arriving at Tavistock station via Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Padstow to Tavistock bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, depart from New Street station.
Padstow to Tavistock bus services, operated by Go Cornwall Bus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Padstow and Tavistock is 56 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from New Street to Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 4h 14m.