What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Tavistock?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Tavistock is 295 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Tavistock without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Tavistock bus from?

Greater Manchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Tavistock train from?

Greater Manchester to Tavistock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Tavistock bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Tavistock train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Tavistock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Tavistock is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Greater Manchester to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Greater Manchester to Tavistock - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
8h 32m
£124–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
9h 3m
£34–61
Drive 271.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Tavistockcar 271.4 mi
4h 49m
£68–98
Line 143 bus, fly to Exeter, train, line 118 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton Interchangetrain
4. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus
6h 12m
£94–234
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 37m
£112–189
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
11h 4m
£107–195
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, train, line 1 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
4. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus
7h 54m
£79–219

Greater Manchester to Tavistock by bus, foot, and train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Tavistock, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 3m.

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