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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Totnes:
A train is $0.47 (€0.38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Totnes costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
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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.
G011318:45 AM1h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:20 AMTotnes station (TOT)$241One-way0 transfers
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G011318:45 AM1h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:20 AMTotnes station (TOT)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011318:45 AM1h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:20 AMTotnes station (TOT)$241One-way0 transfers
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G0113510:45 AM1h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:21 PMTotnes station (TOT)$241One-way0 transfers
G011339:45 AM1h36Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:21 AMTotnes station (TOT)$241One-way0 transfers
G011483:45 PM1h35Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:20 PMTotnes station (TOT)$321One-way0 transfers
NX102 · NX5014:40 PM4h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)9:20 PMTotnes, Coronation Road$301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Totnes:
A train is $0.47 (€0.38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Totnes costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Totnes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Totnes by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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