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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury is around 414km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £585($690)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance414km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Canterbury by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury is around 414km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury, 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 Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury. We recommend that you drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 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 Canterbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Canterbury. The distance is around 414km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Canterbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

How do I get from Dartmoor National Park to Canterbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Canterbury

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6h 55m
£585($690)
once a week1,344km (835 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£17($20)
once a week452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£47($56)
on demand414km (257 miles)

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Airports near Canterbury

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Canterbury