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How to get fromPortsmouth to Tavistockby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Tavistock by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 118 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118
    6h 42m
    £80–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B25
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus B20
    7h 28m
    £37–91

  3. Drive 159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Tavistockcar car 159.7 mi
    3h 23m
    £39–57

  4. Train, line 66 bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Prison to Tenby Housebus bus 66
    6h 48m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 35m
    £98–191

Portsmouth to Tavistock by train and bus

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bus Station via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 7h 35m.

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