How to travel from Bristol to Totnes

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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of CHF21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF21, while a bus costs an average of CHF24.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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Train
Bus

CHF21

Average price

Cheapest

CHF24

Average price

2h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

3h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bristol to Totnes

How to get from Bristol to Totnes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bristol to Totnes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryG66472
    6:40 AM1h33
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:13 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryG66472
    6:40 AM1h33
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:13 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG66472
    6:40 AM1h33
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    8:13 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01131
    8:45 AM1h35
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    10:20 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    CHF261One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01135
    10:45 AM1h36
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    12:21 PMTotnes station (TOT)
    CHF261One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01133
    9:45 AM1h36
    Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
    11:21 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    CHF261One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Totnes

Travel to Totnes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Totnes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Totnes including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Totnes is a train with an average price of CHF21.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Totnes:

A train is CHF3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Totnes costing on average CHF24.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Totnes is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Totnes take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Bristol to Totnes is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Totnes is:
  • Around 8 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Totnes:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Totnes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Totnes by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Totnes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Totnes:
  • 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Totnes often also extend their vacation to go to London, Plymouth, Exeter, Backwell, London Paddington (PAD). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Totnes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Totnes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience, spending two to three days in Totnes is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the local markets, and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.

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