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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Penzance is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Penzance by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Saltash then take the train to Penzance.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Drive

Drive to Penzance.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Penzance

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Penzance by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around £84 ($100) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Penzance is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Penzance by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Penzance is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Penzance, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around £84 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Penzance. We recommend that you drive to Penzance. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Penzance. We recommend that you drive to Penzance. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Penzance. We recommend that you take a taxi to Saltash then take the train to Penzance. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Penzance is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Penzance. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Penzance. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Penzance is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Penzance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Train
2h 25m
£84($100)
hourly155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£26($31)
on demand150km (93 miles)

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Airports near Penzance

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Penzance
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Penzance
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Penzance