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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Bristol is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Exeter City Centre Bus Station and then to Bristol City Centre.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Bristol by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Bristol is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (84 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Bristol by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Bristol is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Bristol. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road and Exeter City Centre Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Bristol. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m 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 Bristol. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Bristol is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Bristol

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
£13($15)
once a week185km (115 miles)
Bus via Exeter City Centre, Bus Station5h 30m
£21($25)
once a week201km (125 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 45m
£59($70)
once a week184km (114 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£19($23)
on demand168km (104 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol