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The cheapest and fastest trains from Totnes to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept

Cheapest price on 05 Sept

£39

Average ticket price on 05 Sept

£62

Fastest journey on 05 Sept

2 h 43 m

Average journey duration on 05 Sept

2 h 47 m

Trains on 05 Sept

Distance

276 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Totnes to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Totnes to London will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

On Sat 05 Sept, we found 28 trains from Totnes to London, including 10 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.

W34554
6:233h06
Totnes station (TOT)
9:29London Paddington (PAD)
£391One-way
0 changes
C42169
15:422h47
Totnes station (TOT)
18:29London Paddington (PAD)
£391One-way
0 changes
W34558
8:412h48
Totnes station (TOT)
11:29London Paddington (PAD)
£461One-way
0 changes
W35095
7:103h24
Totnes station (TOT)
10:34London Paddington (PAD)
£461One-way
0 changes
C42169+L79460+G27492
15:424h12
Totnes station (TOT)
19:54London Victoria (VIC)
£491One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Totnes to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Totnes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £110.

Distance: 276 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Flight	Driving
£56 Average Price	£22 Average Price Cheapest	£110 Average Price	£85 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Totnes to London is a coach with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to London:

A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to London costing on average £56.

A coach is £88 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Totnes to London costing on average £110.

The fastest way to travel from Totnes to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 41m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Coach takes on average 6h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Totnes and London including taking a train, coach and flight.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 49m faster (3h 18m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£56 vs £85). 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.

Direct services run with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Totnes to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Totnes to London trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W34593	Delayed 16:03 16:42Totnes station (TOT)	2h42	18:33 18:33London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G14930	On time 17:19 Totnes station (TOT)	3h04	20:23 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G14930+L79476	On time 17:19 Totnes station (TOT)	4h46	22:05 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
W34598	On time 18:43 Totnes station (TOT)	2h41	21:24 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G15208+L79493	On time 19:17 Totnes station (TOT)	4h38	23:55 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
G15208 · W34601	On time 19:17 Totnes station (TOT)	3h12	22:29 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
G14914	On time 20:18 Totnes station (TOT)	3h41	23:59 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
Saturday 5 September
W34554	6:23 Totnes station (TOT)	3h06	9:29 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W34554+L79359+G27398	6:23 Totnes station (TOT)	4h31	10:54 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes
W35095 · W34556	7:10 Totnes station (TOT)	3h11	10:21 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W35095	7:10 Totnes station (TOT)	3h24	10:34 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W35095+L79370+G26404	7:10 Totnes station (TOT)	4h48	11:58 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes
G01065+C42289	7:51 Totnes station (TOT)	3h28	11:19 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W34558	8:41 Totnes station (TOT)	2h48	11:29 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W34558+L79381+G27418	8:41 Totnes station (TOT)	4h13	12:54 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes
G01068+W34560	8:53 Totnes station (TOT)	3h28	12:21 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W34563	9:41 Totnes station (TOT)	2h54	12:35 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W34563+L79393+G27430	9:41 Totnes station (TOT)	4h13	13:54 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes
G01070+W35181	9:53 Totnes station (TOT)	3h28	13:21 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W34567	10:41 Totnes station (TOT)	2h43	13:24 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G01072+C42162	10:53 Totnes station (TOT)	3h26	14:19 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W34573	11:42 Totnes station (TOT)	2h52	14:34 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
G01076+C42292	11:53 Totnes station (TOT)	3h26	15:19 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W34575	12:41 Totnes station (TOT)	2h48	15:29 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C42454 · C42163	13:13 Totnes station (TOT)	3h06	16:19 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
C42454+L79436 · L80117	13:13 Totnes station (TOT)	4h35	17:48 London Waterloo (WAT)	2 changes
C42454+L79436	13:13 Totnes station (TOT)	4h36	17:49 London Waterloo (WAT)	1 change
C42167	13:42 Totnes station (TOT)	2h47	16:29 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C42167+L79436+G27472	13:42 Totnes station (TOT)	4h12	17:54 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes
G01081+C42294	13:53 Totnes station (TOT)	3h26	17:19 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
W34584	14:42 Totnes station (TOT)	2h48	17:30 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
W34584+L79448+G27482	14:42 Totnes station (TOT)	4h13	18:55 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes
G01084+W34588	14:53 Totnes station (TOT)	3h28	18:21 London Paddington (PAD)	1 change
C42169	15:42 Totnes station (TOT)	2h47	18:29 London Paddington (PAD)	0 changesdirect
C42169+L79460+G27492	15:42 Totnes station (TOT)	4h12	19:54 London Victoria (VIC)	2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Totnes to London

United Kingdom

Trains from Totnes to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 2h 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

276 km

Average train duration

3h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 47m

First train

0:22

Last train

23:52

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Totnes to London trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Totnes and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway Duration

2h 47m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£44

Luggage included

Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

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South Western Railway

About

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average South Western Railway Duration

4h 7m

Cheapest South Western Railway Price

£26

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead

Quiet zone

Learn more about South Western Railway

CrossCountry

About

CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average CrossCountry Duration

3h 17m

Cheapest CrossCountry Price

£48

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for additional fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about CrossCountry

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway (GWR) Duration

2h 41m

Cheapest Great Western Railway (GWR) Price

£171

Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency

12 a day

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Very costly by European standards; hotels, dining and transport are notably pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range: £20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining: £80+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: £3-5 for a cappuccino.

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FAQs: Totnes to London train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Totnes to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Totnes to London can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £56.

The train journey from Totnes to London covers a distance of 276 km and takes approximately 2h 47m. Trains run 8 per day.

The train distance from Totnes to London is 276 km.

The first train from Totnes to London leaves at 0:22.

The last train from Totnes to London departs at 23:52.

Trains from Totnes to London run approximately 8 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Totnes to London.

Yes, there is a direct train between Totnes and London. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).

To get from Totnes to London, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

There is no night train service from Totnes to London.

The train station in Totnes that goes to London is Totnes station (TOT), and it arrives at London Paddington (PAD).

The cheapest way to get from Totnes to London is by coach, costing approximately £15.

Booking trains from Totnes to London in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Totnes to London offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of Devon and along the River Dart, before transitioning into the rolling countryside of the South West.

A day trip from Totnes to London is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 47m. Trains run 7 times per day.

In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.

For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

Yes, you can take the train from Totnes to London.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Totnes and London

Most Totnes to London trains use the Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) to London Paddington station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Totnes and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Totnes

Arrival train stations in London

Which Totnes station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Totnes to London leave from Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A). The station is 1 km from Totnes city centre at Station Road, Totnes TQ9 5JR, United Kingdom.

Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A)Station Road, Totnes TQ9 5JR, United Kingdom+44 345 700 0125 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) from Totnes city centre

Bus164 · 5m · £2 · every ~3 min

Bob1b, Bob2f, B3s · 11m · every ~2 min

Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A) train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Signal Box Cafe

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A). Information desks are located in the main hall.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A): Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Royal Seven Stars Hotel, The Great Grubb Bed & Breakfast, The Steam Packet Inn.

More about Totnes, Railway Station (Stop A)

London PaddingtonPraed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom+44 3457114141 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to London Paddington from London city centre

TrainElizabeth · 7m · £2 · every ~21 min

BusN118, N18 · 21m · £4 · every ~6 min

36 · 31m · £21 · every ~29 min

N205 · 32m · £4 · every ~2 min

46 · 1h 22m · £2 · every ~19 min

SubwayBakerloo · 12m · £4 · every ~65 min

London Paddington train station facilities and services

London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.