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How to get fromManchester to Tavistockby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    7h
    £146–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    9h 47m
    £33–94

  3. Drive 271.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Tavistockcar car 271.7 mi
    4h 58m
    £66–95

  4. Fly to Exeter, train, line 118 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Okehampton Interchangetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus
    5h 47m
    £93–194

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 49m
    £126–215

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    9h 43m
    £120–210

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    2. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    £88–210

Manchester to Tavistock by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 47m.

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