TAVISTOCK & VILLAGES INITIATIVE

Dartmoor A386 to Plymouth Dartmoor Milton Abbot
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The following table makes general comparisons between transport modes for daily travel into Plymouth but each individual will have different requirements:

Plymouth commuter journey comparisons
Factor Car Bus Train
Tavistock to Plymouth
Single journey time 35-50 minutes 55 minutes (note 1) Park-and-ride is an option but not very accessible for most Tavistock residents
Day fare/ parking charges £5.60 (note 2) £5.00 (note 3)
Comments Flexible; car-sharing encouraged; ownership costs high. No driving stress; bus lanes avoid some traffic; unreliable and crowded.
Bere Alston to Plymouth
Single journey time 35-45 minutes Not a realistic option 25 minutes
Day fare/parking charges £5.60 (note 2) £3.30
Comments Flexible, car-sharing encouraged, ownership costs high. No driving stress; Plymouth connections poor

1. Scheduled time at peak periods
2. Cost of all day parking in city centre. Park-and-ride costs £1.35 return before 9.00am
3. Return bus fare is £3.50 after 9.15am


‘Fast non-stop buses to Plymouth.’
Comment from community consultation events 2002
Plans & Projects Strategic Aims:
Travel and transport; Improve the bus service between Tavistock and Plymouth

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