The average train between Dorchester and Totnes takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Dorchester 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 4 times a day between Dorchester and Totnes. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorchester is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Totnes at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 18m • 1 change

2h 47m • 1 change

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Arrives next day

2h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Totnes. However, there are services departing from Dorchester station and arriving at Totnes station via Castle Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Dorchester to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Dorchester West station.
Dorchester to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Totnes station.
Book your Dorchester to Totnes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Dorchester and Totnes is 94 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Dorchester West to Totnes via Castle Cary in around 3h 18m.