There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 118 bus
best- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus 118
6h 28m£83–161Bus via Bristol Airport (BRS)
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airportbus Uk910
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
7h 38m£26–43Drive 178.5 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Tavistockcar 178.5 mi
3h 26m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 36m£80–163Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
8h 21m£26–98
Swansea to Tavistock by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Tavistock is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Tavistock is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Public Transport Interchange and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Okehampton Interchange via Cardiff Central and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Swansea and Tavistock is 205 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Tavistock without a car is to train and line 118 bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Swansea to Tavistock, including transfers.
Swansea to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.
Swansea to Tavistock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Tavistock is to bus via Bristol Airport (BRS) which takes 7h 38m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Tavistock, England?
You can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bus Station via Bristol Airport, Public Transport Interchange, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Bedford Hotel via Cardiff Central, Exeter St Davids, Okehampton Interchange, and Okehampton Interchange in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Tavistock bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Airport station.
Swansea to Tavistock train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Tavistock is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Swansea to Tavistock.
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