There are 6 ways to get from Tavistock to Paignton by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 1 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
- Take the train from Plymouth to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 37m£19–33Line 1 bus, bus via Royal Parade
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Paradebus 1
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 80
3h 6m£6–7Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Great Western Roadbus 404 / ...
3h£7–11Train
- Take the train from Gunnislake to Plymouthtrain Gunnislake - Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 28m£23–43Drive 32.9 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Paigntoncar 32.9 mi
54 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tavistock to Paigntontaxi 32.9 mi
54 min£140–180
Tavistock to Paignton by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Paignton is to line 1 bus and bus via Royal Parade which costs £5 - £8 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Paignton is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Western Road via Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Paignton via Plymouth and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Tavistock and Paignton is 56 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Paignton without a car is to line 1 bus and train which takes 2h 37m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Tavistock to Paignton, including transfers.
Tavistock to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Tavistock to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gunnislake station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Paignton is to line 1 bus and bus which takes 3h and costs £6 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Paignton, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Road via Mayflower Street and Plymouth Coach Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Paignton via Railway Station Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Plymouth, and Newton Abbot in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gunnislake to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Royal Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Royal Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Great Western Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- £140–180
Bernie Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1822 851 123
- Website
- bernietaxis.co.uk
Girbo's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 7747 128664
Tavicab XL
- Phone
- +44 7525 730 003
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Booking & Getting There
Tavistock to Paignton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Mayflower Street station.
Tavistock to Paignton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Paignton is 33 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Tavistock to Paignton.
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