There are 6 ways to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth by bus, train, or car
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Line 118 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bedford Hotel to Okehampton Interchangebus 118
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 58m£73–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B20
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Squarebus B25
8h 25m£37–90Drive 160.3 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Portsmouthcar 160.3 mi
3h 23m£40–57Line 118 bus, train via Salisbury
- Take the bus from Bedford Hotel to Okehampton Interchangebus 118
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 59m£70–154Line 66 bus, train
- Take the bus from Railway Station to St Davids Stationbus 66
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 16mTrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train Plymouth - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 29m£92–189
Tavistock to Portsmouth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Georges Square via Plymouth Coach Station and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Plymouth and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Tavistock and Portsmouth is 197 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth without a car is to line 118 bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Tavistock to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Tavistock to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to St Georges Square via Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Portsmouth & Southsea via Railway Station Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Plymouth, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Okehampton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Okehampton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- dartline.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to St Davids Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dartline.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Tavistock to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Tavistock to Portsmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Portsmouth is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Tavistock to Portsmouth.
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