The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Totnes
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Totnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paignton to Totnes will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paignton for Totnes every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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 and coach for Paignton to Totnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 8 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paignton to Totnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Paignton to Totnes trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:14 Paignton | 0h29 | 09:43 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:42 Paignton | 0h39 | 10:21 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
![]() | 06:50 Paignton | 0h38 | 07:28 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paignton to Totnes
Trains from Paignton to Totnes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 33m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 22:52 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Totnes trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Totnes from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paignton to Totnes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton 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 Paignton and Totnes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
- Car Park: Winter Prices
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
- 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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