There are 4 ways to get from Tavistock to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
8h 41m£108–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp5
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
9h 45m£39–65Drive 227.8 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Tenbycar 227.8 mi
4h 22m£57–82Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 52m£92–167
Tavistock to Tenby by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Tenby is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Plymouth Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Tenby via Bristol Parkway and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Tavistock and Tenby is 290 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 41m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Tavistock to Tenby, including transfers.
Tavistock to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Tavistock to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 8h 41m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Tenby via Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Bristol Parkway, and Swansea in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Mayflower Street, Plymouth Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tavistock to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Tavistock to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Tenby is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Tavistock to Tenby.
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