There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 2m£131–228Drive 306.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Tavistockcar 306.2 mi
6h 36m£76–109Bus
- Take the bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen stationbus 1
- Take the bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardensbus 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Cp5
15h 38mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
10h 54m£114–282Train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
11h 45m£134–230
Holyhead to Tavistock by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Tavistock is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Tavistock is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Holyhead to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Holyhead Port and arriving at Bus Station via Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
The distance between Holyhead and Tavistock is 368 miles. The road distance is 308 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Tavistock without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 2m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Holyhead to Tavistock, including transfers.
Holyhead to Tavistock bus services, operated by TaithCymru, depart from Holyhead Port station.
Holyhead to Tavistock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Tavistock is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 2m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Tavistock, England?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Bedford Hotel via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holyhead Port to Bus Station via Carmarthen station, Rose and Crown, Sophia Gardens, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 15h 38m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £170–550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Website
- TaithCymru
Bus from Holyhead Port to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TaithCymru
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rose and Crown to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Holyhead to Tavistock bus services, operated by TaithCymru, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Holyhead to Tavistock train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Tavistock is 308 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Holyhead to Tavistock.
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