How to travel from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dartmoor National Park → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£340($405)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Newton Abbot.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£295($350)
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Dartmoor National Park.
- Duration10hrs
- Distance941km (585 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £185 ($215) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($405).
The distance between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 741km (461 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £340 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £185 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.
CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 12h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Dartmoor National Park is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Dartmoor National Park. Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 941km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Dartmoor National Park is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £340 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 4h 50m | £340($405) | once a week | 855km (531 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 6h 10m | £285($335) | once a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 6h 20m | £270($320) | once a week | 881km (548 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 55m | £190($225) | once a week | 920km (572 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, plane | 8h 25m | £330($395) | once a week | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | £280($335) | once a week | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and bus | 6h 55m | £295($350) | once a week | 910km (565 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 12h 5m | £295($350) | once a week | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Train via Crewe | 14h 15m | £185($215) | once a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | £105($125) | on demand | 941km (585 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Dartmoor National Park
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Airports near Dartmoor National Park
The following major airports near Dartmoor National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Dartmoor National Park