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Compare train, bus, and flight for Totnes to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Totnes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 $30, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to London:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to London costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Totnes to London costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
The journey is about 49m faster (3h 18m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 (€62) vs $115 (€94)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Totnes to London
How to get from Totnes to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Totnes to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5017:20 AM6h05Totnes, Coronation Road1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5017:20 AM6h05Totnes, Coronation Road1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G149218:43 AM2h45Totnes station (TOT)11:28 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1431One-way0 transfers
Other options
W345832:42 PM2h47Totnes station (TOT)5:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$721One-way0 transfers
G149241:42 PM2h47Totnes station (TOT)4:29 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$721One-way0 transfers
W3457712:42 PM2h48Totnes station (TOT)3:30 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)$721One-way0 transfers
NX50110:10 AM6h15Totnes, Coronation Road4:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$481One-way0 transfers
NX40411:50 PM6h25Totnes, Coronation Road6:15 AMLondon, Earl's Court$481One-way0 transfers
NX5017:20 AM6h30Totnes, Coronation Road1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$481One-way0 transfers
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BA780410:35 AM4h35Newquay Cornwall Airport3:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
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BA780410:35 AM6h55Newquay Cornwall Airport5:30 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
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BA780410:35 AM10h25Newquay Cornwall Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to London:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to London costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Totnes to London costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Totnes and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Totnes station (TOT) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Totnes, Coronation Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West to go to London by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
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