How to travel from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park by train, taxi, 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 ParkBarnstaple if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Crediton and then to Okehampton then take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Saunton Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance76km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Crediton and then to Okehampton then take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Barnstaple to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2hrs
£83($100)
hourly120km (74 miles)
Train and Bus3hrs
£27($32)
once a week126km (78 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
£110($130)
on demand76km (47 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£14($16)
on demand76km (47 miles)

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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.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Dartmoor National Park