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

The distance between Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park is around 603km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park by train, plane, 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 ParkCarlisle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Glasgow Central, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £370($440)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance603km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($440).

The distance between Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park is around 603km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £370 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Newton Abbot and Dunna Bridge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 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 Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 603km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £405 ($480).

How do I get from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Carlisle to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly + 2 similar
3h 45m
£370($440)
hourly804km (500 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£405($480)
every 3 hours802km (499 miles)
Train to Newcastle, Fly3h 55m
£290($345)
twice a week654km (406 miles)
Bus
10h 60m
£21($25)
once a week808km (502 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£105($125)
on demand603km (375 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