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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Manchester is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Manchester 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 ManchesterDartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Manchester by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) 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 £49 ($58).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Manchester is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Manchester 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 Manchester is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

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

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Manchester. 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 8h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Manchester. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 429km (267 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 Manchester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Manchester

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 40m
£220($260)
once a week624km (388 miles)
Train to Reading, plane5h 40m
£315($370)
once a week644km (400 miles)
Train to Newquay, Fly6hrs
£135($160)
once a week570km (354 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 30m
£240($285)
once a week827km (514 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£21($25)
once a week469km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£49($58)
on demand429km (267 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester