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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Totnes to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £217.
Distance: 615 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£140 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £217 Average Price | £123 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 20m Average total duration 16h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Totnes to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to Edinburgh:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to Edinburgh costing on average £140.
A coach is £147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Totnes to Edinburgh costing on average £217.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Coach takes on average 17h 20m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (7h 41m by train vs 8h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £140 compared to roughly £123 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Edinburgh from Totnes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Totnes to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Totnes to Edinburgh.
This is compared to other travel options from Totnes to Edinburgh:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Totnes to Edinburgh costing on average £140.
A coach is £147 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Totnes to Edinburgh costing on average £217.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Coach takes on average 17h 20m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Totnes and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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