What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Tavistock?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Tavistock is to bus which costs £40 - £150 and takes 11h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Tavistock?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Tavistock is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Plymouth via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Tavistock?

The distance between Canterbury and Tavistock is 291 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Tavistock without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus which takes 6h 39m and costs £120 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Tavistock?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Canterbury to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Tavistock bus from?

Canterbury to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Tavistock train from?

Canterbury to Tavistock train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Tavistock is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Canterbury to Tavistock bus arrive?

Canterbury to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Tavistock train arrive?

Canterbury to Tavistock train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Tavistock is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Canterbury to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Canterbury to Tavistock - 8 ways to travel via train, line 118 bus, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Canterbury to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 118 bus
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus 118
6h 39m
£126–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
11h 39m
£42–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
9h 23m
£85–199
Drive 262.8 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Tavistockcar 262.8 mi
4h 52m
£65–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
8h 53m
£223–512
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
7h 14m
£141–275
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
8h 58m
£151–318
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
10h 4m
£270–555

Canterbury to Tavistock by train, subway, and bus

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Tavistock, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Bus Station via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 11h 39m.

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