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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 40m
    £71–137

  2. Drive  159.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Tavistockcar car 159.8 mi
    3h 24m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    9h 25m
    £43–82

  4. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Salisburytrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    7h 7m
    £56–115

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 45m
    £93–173

Portsmouth to Tavistock by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bedford Hotel via Salisbury, Exeter St Davids, Clifton Place, Tenby House, and West Street in around 7h 7m.

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