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

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    £295($350)
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Train

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)

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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sherberton Dunna Bridge, Newton Abbot Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot and Westbury (Wilts). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Portsmouth. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Portsmouth

Transport options from Dartmoor National Park to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 5m
£295($350)
hourly317km (197 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
£68($80)
once a week306km (190 miles)
Train via Salisbury5h 10m
£74($87)
once a week284km (177 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£43($51)
on demand250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth