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How to get fromSwindon to Tavistockby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus bus 1
    4h 56m
    £75–148

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    6h 40m
    £25–43

  3. Train, bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus bus 1
    6h 34m
    £34–101

  4. Drive  151.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Tavistockcar car 151.2 mi
    2h 50m
    £38–54

  5. Train, line 118 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okehampton Interchange to Bedford Hotelbus bus 118
    5h 27m
    £60–123

Swindon to Tavistock by train, foot, and bus

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Tavistock. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Plymouth, walk to Royal Parade, then take the line 1 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Bus Station via Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Meads Stn, The Haymarket, Bristol Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 6h 34m.

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