What is the cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock?

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock?

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Tavistock?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Tavistock is 253 miles. The road distance is 210.1 miles.

How do I travel from Shrewsbury to Tavistock without a car?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Tavistock bus from?

Shrewsbury to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Tavistock train from?

Shrewsbury to Tavistock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Tavistock bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Tavistock train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Tavistock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Tavistock is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shrewsbury to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Shrewsbury to Tavistock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Tavistock by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 16m
£95–165
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
9h 44m
£35–69
Drive 208.9 mi
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Tavistockcar 208.9 mi
4h 23m
£52–75
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 31m
£86–155

Shrewsbury to Tavistock by train and bus

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Distance: 251.5 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bedford Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 9h 44m.

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