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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth is around 33km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Yelverton Roundabout and then to Milehouse LC 5.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £3($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Plymouth.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Roadrunner Taxis Totnes

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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance35km (22 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £3 ($4) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth is around 33km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 28km (17 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £3 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Plymouth. instead which will take 41min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Two Bridges Powder Mills and Yelverton Roundabout. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Oakleys Coaches and Plymouth Citybus run regular bus services between Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1h 40m 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 35km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Plymouth

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
£3($4)
6 times a week33km (21 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 5m
£15($18)
once a week82km (51 miles)
Taxi
41min
£72($85)
on demand35km (22 miles)
Drive
41min
£4($5)
on demand35km (22 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth