The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Totnes
Cheapest price
£143
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Totnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Totnes will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £143.
Of the 5 trains that leave Reading for Totnes every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 222 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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 Reading to Totnes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, and a coach costs an average of £80.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Totnes train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Totnes trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 00:50 Reading | 6h16 | 07:06 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:29 Reading | 2h15 | 10:44 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:29 Reading | 2h17 | 11:46 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:30 Reading | 2h16 | 12:46 Totnes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:29 Reading | 2h15 | 13:44 Totnes | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Reading to Totnes by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Totnes
Trains from Reading to Totnes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Reading to Totnes trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Totnes from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Totnes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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 Reading and Totnes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- 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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