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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AberdeenDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Aberdeen (ABZ).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
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Drive

Drive to Aberdeen.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance941km (585 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £170 ($205) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £340 ($405).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 741km (461 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £340 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £170 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road and Newton Abbot. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

CrossCountry run train services between Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen. Trains depart once daily 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 Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Dartmoor National Park and Aberdeen. The distance is around 941km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £340 ($405).

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Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Aberdeen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 15m
£270($320)
once a week881km (548 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 5m
£190($225)
once a week919km (571 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 20m
£170($205)
once a week967km (601 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 60m
£340($405)
once a week855km (531 miles)
Bus to Newton Abbot, Sherborne Road, train and plane6h 45m
£280($335)
once a week869km (540 miles)
Train
12h 5m
£295($350)
once a week1,082km (672 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
£105($125)
on demand941km (585 miles)

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Airports near Aberdeen

The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen