The average train between St Ives and Totnes takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from St Ives 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 St Ives and Totnes. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Totnes at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Totnes. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Totnes station via Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
St Ives to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Totnes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Totnes station.
Book your St Ives to Totnes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between St Ives and Totnes is 129.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from St Erth to Totnes hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Cross Country also services this route once daily.