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How to get fromColchester to Tavistockby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    6h 32m
    £121–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    11h 28m
    £45–88

  3. Drive  261.7 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Tavistockcar car 261.7 mi
    5h 37m
    £65–94

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    9h 31m
    £136–346

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    9h 4m
    £93–178

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    9h 49m
    £288–663

Colchester to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bus Station via Stratford, London Paddington, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, 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 11h 28m.

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