The average bus between Portsmouth and Tavistock takes 9h 59m and the fastest bus takes 8h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 5 times a day between Portsmouth and Tavistock. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Tavistock at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Tavistock station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Portsmouth to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Tavistock is 216.9 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 53m.