Bus from Tavistock to Gunnislake
6 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gunnislake as of 06:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tavistock, 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 | ~12 min | 8 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 18:20 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Cornish Inn (opp) | Gulworthy |
| 79A | Go Cornwall Bus | ~12 min | 3 | weekdays only | 10:55 | 13:55 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Cornish Inn (opp) | 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 | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:36 | 07:36 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Cornish Inn (opp) | Gulworthy |
| DC1 | Stagecoach South West | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Cornish Inn (opp) | Gulworthy |
| 115 | Tavistock Community Transport | ~11 min | 1 | Fridays only | 10:16 | 10:16 | Harewood House (opp) | Cornish Inn (opp) | Gulworthy |
| 119 | Tavistock Community Transport | ~11 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 09:10 | 09:10 | Bus Station (Bay 1) | Cornish Inn (opp) | Gulworthy |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tavistock 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 Tavistock to Gunnislake
- £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 Tavistock to Gunnislake?
6 routes run directly from Tavistock to Gunnislake: 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, 8 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Bay 1) and get off at Cornish Inn (opp), about 12 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tavistock to Gunnislake?
Around 12 minutes on the 79, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gulworthy on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tavistock to Gunnislake?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tavistock to Gunnislake?
Adult singles from Tavistock to Gunnislake: £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.