The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Totnes
Cheapest price
£150
Average price
£150
Fastest journey
8 h 44 m
Average duration
8 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
615 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Totnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Totnes will cost around £150 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £150.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Totnes every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 615 km distance in an average of 8 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Totnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, and a flight costs an average of £168.
Distance: 615 km
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£173 Average Price | £79 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Totnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Totnes trains for tomorrow, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:48 Edinburgh | 8h44 | 13:32 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Totnes
Trains from Edinburgh to Totnes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £149 but you can travel from only £70 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 16:30. The fastest train covers the 615 km distance in 8h 16m.
Distance 615 km |
Average train duration 7h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £149 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 16m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 16:30 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Lumo, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Totnes trainsCrossCountry, Lumo, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Totnes from £70. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Totnes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Totnes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Totnes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Totnes
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is pay & display, with a fee of £5.
- Signal Box Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel
- The Great Grubb Bed & Breakfast
- The Steam Packet Inn
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms accessible via footbridge with lifts
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available outside the station
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