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

The distance between Durham and Dartmoor National Park is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Durham to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train 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 ParkDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £385($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Durham to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Durham and Dartmoor National Park is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 13h 15m to get from Durham and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, London Victoria Coach Station, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Durham and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Durham to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 10m
£385($455)
5 times a week889km (552 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
£250($295)
5 times a week604km (375 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£155($185)
once a week668km (415 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
£35($41)
once a week809km (503 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£105($120)
on demand595km (370 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