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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle is around 601km (373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Carlisle by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.

  • 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 Carlisle.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Carlisle.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance601km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Carlisle by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £370 ($440).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle is around 601km (373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 486km (302 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle, 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 Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Carlisle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunna Bridge, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m 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 Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Carlisle. The distance is around 601km (373 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 Dartmoor National Park to Carlisle is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £405 ($480).

How do I get from Dartmoor National Park to Carlisle

Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Carlisle

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Carlisle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
£370($440)
hourly804km (499 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
£405($480)
every 2 hours803km (499 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train3h 55m
£290($345)
once daily654km (407 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
£21($25)
once a week807km (501 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£105($125)
on demand601km (373 miles)

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Airports near Carlisle

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

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Carlisle