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

The distance between Exeter and Dartmoor National Park is around 39km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park 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 Dartmoor National ParkExeter if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Newton Abbot and then to Sherberton Dunna Bridge.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance39km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Exeter and Dartmoor National Park is around 39km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 32km (20 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Exeter and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 46min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

National Express and Tavistock Country Bus run regular bus services between Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run once a week and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot and then to Sherberton Dunna Bridge. instead which will take 1h 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 Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 39km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

How do I get from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park

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Transport options from Exeter to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 45m
£5($6)
once a week60km (37 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 55m
£11($13)
once a week63km (39 miles)
Taxi
46min
£84($100)
on demand39km (24 miles)
Drive
46min
£5($6)
on demand39km (24 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