There are 4 ways to get from Macclesfield to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 19m£119–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
11h 21m£41–80Drive 251.7 mi
- Drive from Macclesfield to Tavistockcar 251.7 mi
4h 40m£62–90Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
11h 20m£104–185
Macclesfield to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Tavistock is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Tavistock is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Macclesfield station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent rail station and arriving at Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Macclesfield and Tavistock is 299 miles. The road distance is 253.2 miles.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Macclesfield to Tavistock, including transfers.
Macclesfield to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Macclesfield to Tavistock train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
The best way to get from Macclesfield to Tavistock is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bus Station via Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent rail station, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 11h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- 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)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Macclesfield to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Macclesfield to Tavistock train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Tavistock is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Macclesfield to Tavistock.
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