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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Leicester is around 347km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands (EMA).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £450($530)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance347km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £450 ($530).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Leicester is around 347km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Leicester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £450 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Leicester. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands (EMA). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Leicester. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester. 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Leicester. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dartmoor National Park and Leicester. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and arrive at East Midlands (EMA) - via Guernsey (GCI). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester. There is however a flight that goes via Guernsey (GCI). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and and arrive into East Midlands (EMA).

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 347km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Leicester

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
£450($530)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
£495($585)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£19($23)
once a week400km (248 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£60($71)
on demand347km (215 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester