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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Tavistock is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Tavistock is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Tavistock?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Gunnislake via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Southampton to Tavistock?

The distance between Southampton and Tavistock is 172 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus via Westbury which takes 6h 30m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Southampton to Tavistock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Tavistock bus from?

Southampton to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Tavistock train from?

Southampton to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Tavistock?

The best way to get from Southampton to Tavistock is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Southampton to Tavistock bus arrive?

Southampton to Tavistock bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Tavistock train arrive?

Southampton to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Tavistock?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Tavistock is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Southampton to Tavistock.

Where can I stay near Tavistock?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Tavistock.

Southampton to Tavistock - 5 ways to travel via train, line 118 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 118 bus via Westbury
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus 118
6h 30m
£69–136
Drive 138.9 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Tavistockcar 138.9 mi
3h 10m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Stationbus B20
7h 31m
£35–86
Train, line 118 bus
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus 118
6h 34m
£57–131
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
7h 18m
£87–172

Southampton to Tavistock by train and bus

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Plymouth Coach Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Bus Station via Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 7h 18m.

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