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Compare train and bus for Totnes to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Totnes to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Totnes to Plymouth
Compare the available ways to get from Totnes to Plymouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to Plymouth:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to Plymouth costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (27m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $9 (€8) 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 Totnes to Plymouth
How to get from Totnes to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Totnes to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX50112:10 AM0h35Totnes, Coronation Road12:45 AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX50112:10 AM0h35Totnes, Coronation Road12:45 AMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0113110:21 AM0h26Totnes station (TOT)10:47 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
G664728:14 AM0h26Totnes station (TOT)8:40 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$121One-way0 transfers
W3478210:44 AM0h26Totnes station (TOT)11:10 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way0 transfers
Y415788:42 AM0h30Totnes station (TOT)9:12 AMPlymouth station (PLY)$141One-way0 transfers
NX5019:20 PM0h35Totnes, Coronation Road9:55 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$101One-way0 transfers
NX5011:45 PM0h40Totnes, Coronation Road2:25 PMPlymouth, Marsh Mills$101One-way0 transfers
NX50112:10 AM0h45Totnes, Coronation Road12:55 AMPlymouth, Coach Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to Plymouth:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to Plymouth costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Totnes and Plymouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Totnes station (TOT) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Totnes, Coronation Road and arrive in Plymouth, Marsh Mills.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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