The average train between Colchester and Totnes takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Totnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Colchester and Totnes. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Totnes at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Totnes. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Totnes station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Colchester to Totnes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Totnes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Totnes station.
Book your Colchester to Totnes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Colchester and Totnes is 358.7 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Totnes via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 29m.