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

The distance between Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £375($440)
Operated by

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Train via Wolverhampton

Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £205($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance777km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £170 ($200) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £375 ($440).

The distance between Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £375 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £170 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Newton Abbot and Dunna Bridge. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £375 ($440).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunfermline and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Dunfermline to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
£375($440)
hourly653km (406 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 60m
£335($400)
hourly708km (440 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton + 2 similar
8h 45m
£205($240)
once a week822km (511 miles)
Train9h 50m
£225($265)
once a week902km (561 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly10h 60m
£170($200)
once a week897km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
£135($160)
on demand777km (483 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