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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Totnes in November
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Totnes

Plane

Although Totnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 39 km from Totnes. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Totnes to London takes 3h 39m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £87 for a 5h 22m trip. The train station in Totnes is called Totnes, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Totnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 276 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Totnes takes 435 km and will cost you around £38. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 779 km.

Plane

Although Totnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 39 km from Totnes. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Totnes to London takes 3h 39m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £87 for a 5h 22m trip. The train station in Totnes is called Totnes, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Totnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 276 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Totnes takes 435 km and will cost you around £38. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 779 km.

Airports near Totnes

Airlines serving Totnes

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (680 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (94 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in Totnes

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Totnes

Most booked hotels in Totnes

The Steam Packet Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
The Sea Trout Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
The Redcliffe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
The Royal Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Royal Seven Stars Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Totnes

Hiring a car in Totnes costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Totnes, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Totnes costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Totnes, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.