Tourist Information

WEEKDAY SERVICES FROM AND AROUND TAVISTOCK

Our weekday services operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday when we collect passengers from around Tavistock and transport them into Bedford Square. We also run a service to Trago and Newton Abbot every first and third Wednesday in every month.

WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO ON SATURDAYS!

From March to December on Saturdays, we have services that travel to Exeter on the first Saturday and Truro on the second Saturday of each month. During the summer months (April to September inc.), we travel to Barnstaple on the third Saturday, to Paignton and Torquay on the fourth Saturday and to Dawlish on every fifth Saturday where there is one in the month. 

BOOKING is available for up to 8 seats on all Saturday and Wednesday services. As our services are very popular, please check availability and book with the Transport Office on 07580 260683 or email tavistockbus@gmail.com. Bookings can now be made and concessionary bus passes can be used. The remaining 8 seats will be available for passengers boarding either at the start of the service or at stopping points along the route. Bookings can be made from the 1st of the month for up to two months ahead, so for example from 1st March bookings can be made for trips in May and from 1st April bookings can be made for trips in June.

SERVICE 123 TO EXETER (MARCH TO DECEMBER)

TAVISTOCK – HORRABRIDGE – PRINCETOWN – POSTBRIDGE – MORETONHAMPSTEAD – EXETER

On the 1st Saturday of each month, the 123 Service, sets off from Lawsons at 0905, via Bedford Square to Tavistock Bus Station at 0910 and heads east to Exeter. Our bus never takes a direct route where there is a more picturesque one and this route travels through Horrabridge, Yelverton, Princetown and on to Postbridge, with its old clapper bridge that used to be the bridge across the East Dart River. The bus will call at Bellever Bridge on request – this would make a lovely day out beside the river for a picnic and for walks in the forest. The bus travels on through Moretonhampstead and finishes the route by calling at St David’s Train Station, then threading its way through Exeter city centre and on to the bus station. Exeter boasts a very varied shopping centre as well as the Cathedral or for the more adventurous, walks along the Exe or go down into the tunnels below the City. Once the bus arrives in Exeter you will have just over 4½ hours to explore — the bus will leave Exeter Bus Station at 1530 and arrive back in Tavistock at 1718.

SERVICE 119 TO TRURO & FALMOUTH (MARCH TO DECEMBER)

TAVISTOCK – Gunnislake – Callington – Liskeard – Bodmin – Truro – Falmouth

On the 2nd Saturday of each month, the Service 119, sets off from Lawsons at 0905, via Bedford Square to Tavistock Bus Station at 0910 and heads west to Truro. The route travels through Callington, Liskeard and Bodmin. On this route there is the opportunity to catch a train from Gunnislake or Bodmin Parkway to explore other areas of Cornwall. Once the bus reaches Truro, passengers have the opportunity to explore the shopping centre and Lemon Quay, visit the Cathedral or stroll down the River Truro. Passengers can catch a river cruise from Lemon Quay to Falmouth, depending upon timing. This service now heads to Falmouth where passengers will have just over 4 hours to explore this lovely town. For passengers who want to stay in Truro, you will have about 5 hours and 15 minutes to explore. The bus will leave Falmouth (from The Moor B) at 1530 and pick up passengers in Truro (from The Green) at 1600 and arrive back in Tavistock at 1730.

SERVICE 118 TO BARNSTAPLE (APRIL TO SEPTEMBER)

TAVISTOCK – HATHERLEIGH – RHS ROSEMOOR – TORRINGTON – BIDEFORD – BARNSTAPLE

.On the 3rd Saturday of each month, the 118 Service, leaves Bedford Square at 0913 and heads to the historic north Devon sea port of Bideford and the ancient borough of Barnstaple. At first, the route follows the western edge of Dartmoor, with a request stop in Lydford. After calling at the attractive market town of Hatherleigh, the bus drops into the Torridge valley to stop at the RHS garden at Rosemoor. Garden enthusiasts will find a variety of gardens in this 65 acre site and can combine the trip with a visit to neighbouring Torrington, which played an important role in the English Civil War. Bideford was once Britain’s third largest port and remains an attractive town where the 24 arch Long Bridge spans the Torridge estuary. Finally, Barnstaple, on the estuary of the Taw, claims to be the oldest borough in the UK. It has a thriving pedestrianised shopping area including the Victorian Pannier Market. It is easy to get off in Bideford and pick the bus up in Barnstaple or vice versa, using the frequent bus service between the towns. Once the bus arrives in Barnstaple you will have 4½ hours to explore—the bus will leave Barnstaple Bus Station at 1530 and arrive back in Tavistock at 1706.

SERVICE 111 TO TORQUAY (APRIL TO SEPTEMBER)

TAVISTOCK – YELVERTON – LEE MOOR – CORNWOOD – IVYBRIDGE – TOTNES – PAIGNTON – TORQUAY

On the 4th Saturday of each month the 111 Service sets off from Lawsons at 0905 via Bedford Square to Tavistock Bus Station at 0910 and then heads to Torquay. On this service we pass over the western edge of Dartmoor, passing through Cadover Bridge and calling in to the hamlets of Wotter, Lee Moor and Cornwood before reaching Ivybridge. The route then goes on through Avonwick to historical Totnes. Then it is on to Paignton, stopping off at the Zoo on the way if you so desire. From Paignton we take the coast road to Torquay where you can spend the day visiting Living Coast to see the penguins, potter around the harbourside or just sunbathe on the golden sands. Once the bus arrives in Torquay you have 4½ hours to explore — the bus leaves from The Strand in Torquay at 1530 and arrive back in Tavistock at 1705.

SERVICE 112 TO DAWLISH (APRIL TO SEPTEMBER)

TAVISTOCK – PRINCETOWN –ASHBURTON – NEWTON ABBOT – DAWLISH

On the 5th Saturday of each month (where there is one), the 112 Service sets off from Parkwood Road, outside Lawsons at 0905 and then toBedford Square and potters out to Dawlish. The bus crosses the moors on its trip via Newton Abbot to Dawlish. The 112 leaves Tavistock and heads towards Yelverton, picking up passengers at Horrabridge before climbing up on the moors into Princetown and views of the prison. It continues its picturesque journey over the moors passing Pixie Holt, Dartmeet, where they serve a delicious cream tea, through Poundsgate and on to Ashburton crossing two narrow bridges over the River Dart. The route continues on into Newton Abbot with its extensive shopping centre and market. The bus leaves Newton Abbot and travels down the Teign estuary to Teignmouth and on to Dawlish following the coast. This small seaside town is full of character and is home to the famous black swans of Dawlish town. Once the bus arrives in Dawlish you will have 4 hours and 40 minutes to explore—the bus will leave Dawlish (from The Green) and return to Tavistock at 1710.