Bus from Gunnislake to Tavistock
6 direct routes · 11–16 min · first bus 07:04, last bus 18:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tavistock as of 10:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gunnislake, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Go Cornwall Bus | ~11 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:09 | 18:07 | Cornish Inn (N-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Gulworthy |
| 79A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~11 min | 4 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:04 | 14:34 | Cornish Inn (N-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Gulworthy |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 179, DC1, 115, 119
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | Stagecoach South West | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:51 | 17:51 | Cornish Inn (N-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Gulworthy |
| DC1 | Stagecoach South West | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:04 | 17:04 | Cornish Inn (N-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Gulworthy |
| 115 | Tavistock Community Transport | ~10 min | 1 | Fridays only | 14:37 | 14:37 | Cornish Inn (N-bound) | Harewood House (NE-bound) | Gulworthy |
| 119 | Tavistock Community Transport | ~12 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 17:18 | 17:18 | Cornish Inn (N-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Gulworthy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gunnislake on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 79 bus, 79A bus, 179 bus, DC1 bus, 115 bus or 119 bus timetable.
Fares from Gunnislake to Tavistock
- £3.00 adult single, £6.00 return on the 79 and 79A (Go Cornwall Bus)
- £3.00 adult single on the DC1 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gunnislake to Tavistock?
6 routes run directly from Gunnislake to Tavistock: the 79 (Go Cornwall Bus), the 79A (Go Cornwall Bus), the 179 (Stagecoach South West), the DC1 (Stagecoach South West), the 115 (Tavistock Community Transport), the 119 (Tavistock Community Transport). The most frequent is the 79, 7 times each weekday — board at Cornish Inn (N-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 1), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gunnislake to Tavistock?
Between 11 minutes on the 79 and 16 on the DC1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gulworthy on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gunnislake to Tavistock?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:04 and the last around 18:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gunnislake to Tavistock?
Adult singles from Gunnislake to Tavistock: £3.00 on the 79 and 79A (Go Cornwall Bus); £3.00 on the DC1 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.