There are 5 ways to get from Tavistock to Torquay by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 1 bus, train, line 12 bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Mayflower Streetbus 1
- Take the train from Plymouth to Newton Abbottrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Union Streetbus 12
2h 44m£18–30Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Paradebus 1
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 80
3h 18m£6–7Train
- Take the train from Gunnislake to Plymouthtrain Gunnislake - Plymouth
- Take the train from Plymouth to Newton Abbottrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 30m£23–43Drive 35 mi
- Drive from Tavistock to Torquaycar 35 mi
57 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tavistock to Torquaytaxi 35 mi
57 min£150–190
Tavistock to Torquay by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tavistock to Torquay is to line 1 bus and bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Tavistock to Torquay is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock station to Torquay station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Tavistock to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Gunnislake and arriving at Paignton via Plymouth and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Tavistock and Torquay is 55 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Torquay without a car is to line 1 bus and train and line 12 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Tavistock to Torquay, including transfers.
Tavistock to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Bus Station.
Tavistock to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gunnislake station.
The best way to get from Tavistock to Torquay is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Tavistock, England and Torquay, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Paignton via Railway Station Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Plymouth, and Newton Abbot in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Royal Parade and Royal Parade in around 3h 18m.
- 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
- £13–21
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Rail Station to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Royal Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Royal Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
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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Tavistock to Torquay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Royal Parade station.
Tavistock to Torquay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tavistock to Torquay is 35 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Tavistock to Torquay.
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