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

The distance between Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park is around 984km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dartmoor National ParkDufftown if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Dyce, plane

Take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £350($410)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Aberdeen and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £310($370)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Kemnay Kendal Road then take the bus to Glasgow then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance989km (615 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around £205 ($245) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park is around 984km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (476 miles)

It takes around 14h 20m to get from Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around £205 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Elgin Duff Avenue, Aberdeen, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 14h 20m, 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 Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Elgin Duff Avenue then take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen and then to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Dartmoor National Park is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Dartmoor National Park. Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) 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 Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 989km (615 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around £310 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dufftown and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Dufftown to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Dyce, plane + 3 similar
6h 50m
£350($410)
once a week984km (611 miles)
Train and Plane7h 10m
£415($490)
every 3 hours995km (618 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane7h 30m
£390($460)
every 3 hours1,036km (644 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 20m
£220($260)
once a week998km (620 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 20m
£310($370)
once a week1,230km (764 miles)
Train via Edinburgh14h 30m
£295($350)
once a week1,211km (753 miles)
Taxi and Bus
17h 40m
£205($245)
once a week1,293km (804 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
£170($205)
on demand989km (615 miles)

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Airports near Dartmoor National Park

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Dartmoor National Park