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How to get fromDorchester to Tavistockby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 118 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118
    5h 34m
    £53–101

  2. Drive 87.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dorchester to Tavistockcar car 87.1 mi
    2h 7m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, train, line 118 bus

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118
    6h 16m

  4. Bus, train, line 66 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    2. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Prison to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    6h 19m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Gunnislaketrain train
    6h 24m
    £67–136

  6. Bus, line 118 bus

    1. Take the bus from Top O Town to Bus Stationbus bus X51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus 44A
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    5. Take the bus from West Street to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118 / ...
    7h 36m

Dorchester to Tavistock by train and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Tavistock, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester West to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Top O Town to Bedford Hotel via Bus Station, Rail Station, Bus Station, Tenby House, and West Street in around 7h 36m.

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