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Totnes Museum and Archives
Town museum in a historic merchant’s house, presenting Totnes history, local objects, and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£146
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£152
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
2 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 48 m
Trains on 15 Sept
17
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Totnes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Totnes will cost around £152 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
To travel from Slough to Totnes you need to make at least one change.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Totnes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 247 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Slough to Totnes:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Slough to Totnes costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Totnes take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 52m.
The journey is about 46m faster (2h 38m by train vs 3h 24m by car) and roughly £16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £48). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Totnes trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:02 Slough | 2h49 | 18:51 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:34 Slough | 3h10 | 19:44 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:48 Slough | 3h04 | 19:52 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:49 Slough | 2h56 | 20:45 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:19 Slough | 3h22 | 21:41 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:49 Slough | 3h00 | 21:49 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:54 Slough | 3h12 | 23:06 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:54 Slough | 3h10 | 0:04 Totnes | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
![]() | 5:47 Slough | 3h31 | 9:18 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:54 Slough | 2h49 | 10:43 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:54 Slough | 2h52 | 11:46 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:54 Slough | 2h42 | 12:36 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:55 Slough | 2h50 | 13:45 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:54 Slough | 2h51 | 14:45 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:55 Slough | 2h49 | 15:44 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:54 Slough | 2h51 | 16:45 Totnes | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:55 Slough | 2h53 | 17:48 Totnes | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Slough to Totnes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 0:22 |
Last train 20:17 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough 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.

Most Slough to Totnes trains use the Slough to Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) station pair. Use this guide to compare Slough and Totnes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Slough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Moon and Spoon, The Red Lion
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Slough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Slough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Slough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Slough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Slough: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor, Moxy Slough, Travelodge Slough.
Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Signal Box Cafe
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Great Grubb Bed & Breakfast, The Steam Packet Inn.
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