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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool 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 BlackpoolDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 366km (228 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool. We recommend that you drive to Blackpool. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road, Exeter City Centre Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Blackpool. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).

How do I get from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
7h 15m
£155($185)
once a week649km (403 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
£22($26)
once a week555km (345 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£56($66)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool