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

The distance between Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dartmoor National ParkCanterbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 8h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

How do I get from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Canterbury to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
8h 55m
£205($240)
once a week3,068km (1,906 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 50m
£585($690)
once a week1,329km (826 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£17($20)
once a week452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£47($56)
on demand412km (256 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