How to travel from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort William and Dartmoor National Park is around 794km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park by bus, plane, train 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 ParkFort William if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £345($405)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance923km (574 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £345 ($405).

The distance between Fort William and Dartmoor National Park is around 794km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700km (435 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Fort William and Dartmoor National Park by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £345 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Newton Abbot and Dunna Bridge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Fort William and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Fort William and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 923km (574 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £345 ($405).

How do I get from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Fort William to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
£345($405)
every 20 mins794km (493 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
£390($465)
once daily883km (549 miles)
Bus
16hrs
£46($55)
once a week1,127km (700 miles)
Drive
10hrs
£160($190)
on demand923km (574 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