There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Warrington
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 22m£183–293Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
14h 19m£50–76Drive 475.2 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Tavistockcar 475.2 mi
8h 5m£119–171Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 118 bus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus
7h 19m£74–190Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
11h 26m£272–399Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
14h 33m£57–98Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, line 118 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
- Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus
7h 32m£106–295Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane GLA - NQY
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
9h 58m£82–215Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 8m£81–205Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane EDI - NQY
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
10h 7m£76–260Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 2m£112–224
Glasgow to Tavistock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Tavistock is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 14h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Tavistock is to fly and train and line 118 bus which takes 7h 19m and costs £70 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Cabot Circus and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Glasgow and Tavistock is 505 miles. The road distance is 478 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Tavistock without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 22m and costs £180 - £300.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Glasgow to Tavistock, including transfers.
Glasgow to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.
Glasgow to Tavistock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Tavistock is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 22m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 14h 19m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Tavistock, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bedford Hotel via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glasgow to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cabot Circus, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 14h 19m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Glasgow to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Glasgow to Tavistock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Tavistock is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Glasgow to Tavistock.
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