171 Newton Abbot ↔ Tavistock
Operated by Country Bus. First bus 08:55, last bus 15:10. 4 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 171? 8 other bus routes are numbered 171 elsewhere in the UK — see every 171 bus by area.
Timetable
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| Sherborne Road (Stop E) | 08:55 | · |
|---|---|---|
| Health Centre (N-bound) | 09:00 | · |
| Old Toll House (NE-bound) | 09:03 | · |
| Trusham Cross (W-bound) | 09:10 | · |
| Teign Valley Nurseries (opp) | 09:15 | · |
| Meadhay (W-bound) | 09:22 | · |
| Doccombe (SW-bound) | 09:32 | · |
| Court Street Car Park (Stop A) | 09:48 | 14:10 |
| Beetor Cross (S-bound) | 09:54 | 14:16 |
| Warren House Inn (opp) | 10:04 | 14:26 |
| Post Office (opp) | 10:08 | 14:30 |
| Powder Mills (opp) | 10:11 | 14:33 |
| Hotel (NW-bound) | 10:14 | 14:36 |
| Fox Tor Cafe (SW-bound) | 10:18 | 14:40 |
| Dartmoor Inn (opp) | 10:26 | 14:48 |
| Higher Longford (SW-bound) | 10:31 | 14:53 |
| Bus Station (Bay 1) | 10:41 | 15:03 |
Route map
All stops on route 171
171 towards Tavistock
- Sherborne Road (Stop E) Newton Abbot
- Cricketfield Surgery (opp) Newton Abbot
- Jetty Marsh (NE-bound) Newton Abbot
- Racecourse (opp) Newton Abbot
- Pottery Road (opp) Kingsteignton
- Lidl (NE-bound) Kingsteignton
- Health Centre (N-bound) Kingsteignton
- Teign School (NW-bound) Kingsteignton
- Old Toll House (NE-bound) Sandygate
- Finlake Holiday Park (NE-bound) Chudleigh Knighton
- Trusham Cross (W-bound) Trusham
- Ashton Bridge (N-bound) Lower Ashton
- Teign Valley Nurseries (opp) Bridfordmills
- Meadhay (W-bound) Dunsford
- Steps Bridge (NW-bound) Dunsford
- Doccombe (SW-bound) Doccombe
- Square (Stop D) Moretonhampstead
- Court Street Car Park (Stop A) Moretonhampstead
- Wormhill Farm (W-bound) Batworthy
- Beetor Cross (S-bound) Batworthy
- Challacombe Cross (SW-bound) Lettaford
- Warren House Inn (opp) Postbridge
- Widecombe Turn (SW-bound) Postbridge
- Post Office (opp) Postbridge
- Powder Mills (opp) Two Bridges
- Hotel (NW-bound) Two Bridges
- Fox Tor Cafe (SW-bound) Princetown
- Dartmoor Visitor Centre (NW-bound) Princetown
- Primary School (opp) Princetown
- Dartmoor Prison (opp) Princetown
- Dartmoor Inn (opp) Merrivale
- Higher Longford (SW-bound) Tavistock
- Batteridge Hill (W-bound) Tavistock
- Bedford Hotel (SW-bound) Tavistock
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Tavistock
171 towards Newton Abbot
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Tavistock
- Bedford Hotel (opp) Tavistock
- St. Rumons School (NE-bound) Tavistock
- Batteridge Hill (E-bound) Tavistock
- Higher Longford (NE-bound) Tavistock
- Dartmoor Inn (E-bound) Merrivale
- Cross (E-bound) Rundlestone
- Dartmoor Prison (SE-bound) Princetown
- Primary School (SE-bound) Princetown
- Dartmoor Visitor Centre (SE-bound) Princetown
- Fox Tor Cafe (opp) Princetown
- Hotel (opp) Two Bridges
- Powder Mills (NE-bound) Two Bridges
- Post Office (NE-bound) Postbridge
- Widecombe Turn (opp) Postbridge
- Warren House Inn (NE-bound) Postbridge
- Challacombe Cross (NE-bound) Lettaford
- Beetor Cross (N-bound) Batworthy
- Wormhill Farm (E-bound) Batworthy
- Court Street Car Park (Stop A) Moretonhampstead
- Square (Stop B) Moretonhampstead
- Doccombe (NE-bound) Doccombe
- Steps Bridge (SE-bound) Dunsford
- Meadhay (opp) Dunsford
- Teign Valley Nurseries (SE-bound) Bridfordmills
- Ashton Bridge (S-bound) Lower Ashton
- Trusham Cross (E-bound) Trusham
- Finlake Holiday Park (opp) Chudleigh Knighton
- Old Toll House (SW-bound) Sandygate
- Teign School (SE-bound) Kingsteignton
- Health Centre (opp) Kingsteignton
- The Fountain (adj) Kingsteignton
- Pottery Road (SW-bound) Kingsteignton
- Racecourse (SW-bound) Newton Abbot
- Jetty Marsh (SW-bound) Newton Abbot
- Council Offices (SW-bound) Newton Abbot
- Sherborne Road (Stop E) Newton Abbot
Service registration & registered changes
- ✏️ Service change effective 20 July 2026 To amend Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 20 July 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- ✏️ Service change effective 5 May 2025 To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 New service effective 15 April 2024 New service Monday to Saturday.
🏛️ Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Devon County Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1017984/142 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 171 bus?
The first 171 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 171 bus?
The last 171 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 171 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Country Bus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 171 bus?
The 171 is operated by Country Bus.
Timetable data from Country Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Country Bus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 30 August 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1017984/142. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.