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

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There are 5 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 Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 38m
    £136–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 104 / ...
    11h 13m
    £52–96

  3. Drive  294.1 mi

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

  4. Train, fly, 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
    9h
    £81–235

  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 48m
    £120–216

Preston to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 11h 13m.

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