Totnes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Totnes

With a population of 8,106, Totnes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Totnes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Totnes

If you’re looking for affordable options, The River Shack (Mill Hill) and The White Hart (Dartington Hall) are great picks.

When to visit Totnes

Totnes in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Totnes in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Totnes

Plane

Although Totnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 58 miles from Totnes. The shortest domestic flight to Totnes departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Totnes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Totnes to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 11h 47m and costs around £201 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £223 for a 16h 20m trip. The train station in Totnes is called Totnes, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Totnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 miles from Totnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Totnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Totnes takes 330 miles and will cost you around £28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 518 miles.

Plane

Although Totnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 58 miles from Totnes. The shortest domestic flight to Totnes departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Totnes, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Totnes to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 11h 47m and costs around £201 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £223 for a 16h 20m trip. The train station in Totnes is called Totnes, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Totnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 miles from Totnes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Totnes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Totnes takes 330 miles and will cost you around £28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 518 miles.

Airports near Totnes

Airlines serving Totnes

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (801 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in Totnes

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Totnes

Most booked hotels in Totnes

The Cott Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£130+
The Steam Packet Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Sea Trout Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Redcliffe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Royal Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+

Hiring a car in Totnes

Hiring a car in Totnes costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Totnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Totnes is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Totnes costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Totnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Totnes is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.