The average train between Manchester and Totnes takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Totnes. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Totnes at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Totnes. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Totnes station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Manchester to Totnes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Totnes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Totnes station.
Book your Manchester to Totnes train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Totnes is 353.2 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Totnes via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 34m.