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
7h 3m£71–142Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tavistock to Portsmouthcar 160.3 mi
3h 24m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus Fal
- Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
9h 8m£46–85Line 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
7h 18m£63–132Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Tauntontrain
- Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 46m£92–178Bus
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus 030
9h 20m£43–75
Tavistock to Portsmouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Plymouth Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Plymouth, Taunton and Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
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 7h 3m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Portsmouth is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Portsmouth & Southsea via Railway Station Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Plymouth, Taunton, and Westbury (Wilts) in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to University of Portsmouth via Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Okehampton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bedford Hotel to Okehampton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- 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 University of Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
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Tavistock to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Tavistock to Portsmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Portsmouth is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Tavistock to Portsmouth.
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