The distance between Bath and Dartmoor National Park is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Dartmoor National Park by 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 → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Newton Abbot.
Take the train to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge.
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Drive to Dartmoor National Park.
There are several options for getting from Bath to Dartmoor National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Bath and Dartmoor National Park is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bath and Dartmoor National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bath and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 35m | £8($9) | once a week | 196km (122 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 55m | £67($79) | once a week | 202km (126 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £19($23) | on demand | 169km (105 miles) |
Tavistock Country Bus
The following major airports near Dartmoor National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.