How to travel from Exeter to Totnes

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Totnes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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$14

Average price

$11

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Cheapest

$10

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

33m

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30m

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1h 56m

Average total duration

1h 26m

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46m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Great Western Railway

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National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Totnes is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Totnes costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Totnes is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Totnes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Exeter and Totnes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter to Totnes among Omio's users.

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from Exeter to Totnes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX501
    10:50 PM1h20
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    12:10 AMTotnes, Coronation Road
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX501
    10:50 PM1h20
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    12:10 AMTotnes, Coronation Road
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34782
    10:12 AM0h31
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    10:43 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01140
    12:49 PM0h31
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    1:20 PMTotnes station (TOT)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayW34791
    12:06 PM0h31
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    12:37 PMTotnes station (TOT)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryG01133
    10:49 AM0h32
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    11:21 AMTotnes station (TOT)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    7:50 PM1h30
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    9:20 PMTotnes, Coronation Road
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX501
    12:00 PM1h45
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    1:45 PMTotnes, Coronation Road
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter 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 Exeter to Totnes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Totnes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Totnes is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Totnes costing on average $14 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Totnes is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Totnes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 26m.

The distance from Exeter to Totnes is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Totnes is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Totnes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Totnes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Totnes station (TOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Totnes, Coronation Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Totnes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to Totnes by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Totnes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Totnes with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Totnes often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Plymouth, 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.

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