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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Totnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Totnes
Compare the available ways to get from London to Totnes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Totnes:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Totnes costing on average $112.
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Totnes costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (3h 15m by train vs 4h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Totnes
How to get from London to Totnes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Totnes is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 92286:35 AM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 7:50 AM Newquay Cornwall Airport $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 9228
6:35 AM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 7:50 AM Newquay Cornwall Airport $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- RK 9228
6:35 AM 1h15 London Stansted Airport 7:50 AM Newquay Cornwall Airport $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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G011481:20 PM 4h00 London Waterloo (WAT) 5:20 PM Totnes station (TOT) $100 1 One-way 1 transfer- L79372+W29873
12:20 PM 4h01 London Waterloo (WAT) 4:21 PM Totnes station (TOT) $100 1 One-way 1 transfer - L79406+W34827
3:20 PM 4h25 London Waterloo (WAT) 7:45 PM Totnes station (TOT) $100 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX501
6:30 PM 5h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:10 AM Totnes, Coronation Road $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX501
7:30 AM 6h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:45 PM Totnes, Coronation Road $50 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX501
3:00 PM 6h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:20 PM Totnes, Coronation Road $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA8700+BA40736:55 AM 5h55 London City Airport 12:50 PM Exeter International Airport $495 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA1440+BA40737:40 AM 5h10 London Heathrow Airport 12:50 PM Exeter International Airport $666 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA1438+BA4073
6:40 AM 6h10 London Heathrow Airport 12:50 PM Exeter International Airport $666 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Totnes:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Totnes costing on average $112.
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Totnes costing on average $474.
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Totnes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Totnes station (TOT).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Totnes, Coronation Road.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Totnes by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Totnes by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Totnes by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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