There are 5 ways to get from Tavistock to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
6h 19m£121–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
9h 30m£46–80Drive 255.9 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Cambridgecar 255.9 mi
4h 49m£63–91Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
6h 48m£125–219Train via Cheltenham
- Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spatrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridgetrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 20m£158–233
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Cambridge is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parkside via Plymouth Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Cambridge via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Tavistock and Cambridge is 301 miles. The road distance is 257.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Tavistock to Cambridge, including transfers.
Tavistock to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Tavistock to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cambridge via Mayflower Street, Plymouth, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkside via Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tavistock to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Tavistock to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Cambridge is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Tavistock to Cambridge.
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