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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Tavistock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 56m
    £149–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    11h 42m
    £34–97

  3. Drive  294.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Tavistockcar car 294.1 mi
    5h 9m
    £73–105

  4. Train, fly to Exeter, line 118 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus
    7h 31m
    £104–245

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    11h 51m
    £138–260

  6. Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    £89–220

Preston to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 11h 42m.

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