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How to get from Tavistock South to Exeter by bus and train?

From Tavistock South to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Tavistock South to Exeter in Exeter, take the 118 bus from Bedford Hotel, Tavistock station to Railway Station, Okehampton station. Next, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Okehampton station to Exeter Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 118118
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Bedford Hotel, Tavistock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bedford Hotel, Tavistock
    ID dvnagtpw
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Okehampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Okehampton
    ID dvnapmjm
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Okehampton
    ID OKE
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter Central
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Tavistock South to Exeter by bus and train via 1, CROSSCOUNTRY and 4

To get from Tavistock South to Exeter in Exeter, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Bus Station, Tavistock station to North Road East, Plymouth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from St Davids Station, St Davids station to Portland House, Exeter City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Bus Station, Tavistock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Tavistock
    ID dvnagtmg
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Road East, Plymouth
    ID plydwja
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cranbrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland House, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvngpama
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tavistock South to Exeter

The distance between Tavistock South, Exeter and Exeter, Exeter is approximately 49.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tavistock South to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exeter – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Tavistock South

Tavistock South is located at Abbey Rise, Exeter and the nearest public transport station is Down Road, Tavistock.

Bus stations close to Tavistock South:

  • Down Road, Tavistock
  • Bedford Square, Tavistock
  • Bedford Hotel, Tavistock

Public transport stations close to Exeter, Exeter

Exeter is located at New North Road, Exeter and the nearest public transport station is Paris Street, Exeter City Centre.

Train stations close to Exeter:

  • Exeter St Davids
  • Exeter St Thomas
  • Pinhoe

Bus stations close to Exeter:

  • Paris Street, Exeter City Centre
  • High Street, Exeter City Centre
  • Sidwell Street, Exeter City Centre

Alternative route from Tavistock South to Exeter by bus and train via 1, CROSSCOUNTRY and 4

To get from Tavistock South to Exeter in Exeter, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Bus Station, Tavistock station to North Road East, Plymouth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from St Davids Station, St Davids station to Portland House, Exeter City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Bus Station, Tavistock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Tavistock
    ID dvnagtmg
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Road East, Plymouth
    ID plydwja
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plymouth
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station, St Davids
    ID dvndmawd
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cranbrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portland House, Exeter City Centre
    ID dvngpama
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tavistock South to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 118, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tavistock South to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tavistock South and Exeter?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tavistock South to Exeter?

    The 118 bus line goes from Bedford Hotel, Tavistock station near Tavistock South in West Devon to Okehampton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Okehampton station near Exeter in Exeter.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tavistock South to Exeter by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Tavistock South in West Devon and Exeter in Exeter by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tavistock South to get to Exeter?

    Get on the 118 bus from the Bedford Hotel, Tavistock stop near Tavistock South in West Devon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tavistock South and Exeter?

    Get off the bus at the Okehampton station, which is closest to Exeter in Exeter.

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