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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Totnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Totnes
How to get from Bristol to Totnes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Totnes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P313058:11 AM1h52Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:03 AMTotnes station (TOT)$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX102 · NX5014:30 PM4h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:50 PMTotnes, Coronation Road$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C750548:45 AM1h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:20 AMTotnes station (TOT)$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
C7545910:45 AM1h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:21 PMTotnes station (TOT)$641One-way0 transfers
C751339:45 AM1h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:21 AMTotnes station (TOT)$641One-way0 transfers
C7519211:41 AM1h39Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:20 PMTotnes station (TOT)$641One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Totnes
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Totnes:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Totnes costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Totnes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Totnes station (TOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Totnes, Coronation Road.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Totnes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Totnes by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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