There are 5 ways to get from Wells to Tavistock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Gunnislaketrain
4h 55m£85–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
6h 36m£11–15Bus, train, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre Kbus 374
- Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain
- Take the bus from Royal Parade to Bus Stationbus 1
5h 41m£40–82Drive 93.9 mi
- Drive from Wells to Tavistockcar 93.9 mi
2h 9m£23–34Line 376 bus, bus
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 376a / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087 / ...
7h 4m£18–62
Wells to Tavistock by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Tavistock station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station via Cabot Circus and Royal Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Wells to Tavistock. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Gunnislake via Exeter St Davids and Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Wells and Tavistock is 141 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wells to Tavistock without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Wells to Tavistock, including transfers.
Wells to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Cabot Circus station.
Wells to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Wells to Tavistock is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Wells, England and Tavistock, England?
You can take a vehicle from Wells to Bus Station via Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, Plymouth, Gunnislake, and Railway Station Sand Hill in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South West operates a bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–8 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Plymouth to Gunnislake
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Taunton to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Taunton Town Centre K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
Bus from New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Royal Parade to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wells to Tavistock bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Wells to Tavistock train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Tavistock is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Wells to Tavistock.
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