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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Totnes
How to get from Exeter to Totnes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Totnes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX50110:50 PM1h20Exeter, Honiton Road12:10 AMTotnes, Coronation Road$121One-way0 transfers
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NX50110:50 PM1h20Exeter, Honiton Road12:10 AMTotnes, Coronation Road$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W3478210:12 AM0h31Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:43 AMTotnes station (TOT)$141One-way0 transfers
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G0114012:49 PM0h31Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:20 PMTotnes station (TOT)$141One-way0 transfers
W3479112:06 PM0h31Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:37 PMTotnes station (TOT)$141One-way0 transfers
G0113310:49 AM0h32Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:21 AMTotnes station (TOT)$141One-way0 transfers
NX5017:50 PM1h30Exeter, Honiton Road9:20 PMTotnes, Coronation Road$121One-way0 transfers
NX50112:00 PM1h45Exeter, Honiton Road1:45 PMTotnes, Coronation Road$121One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach South West.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
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