How to travel from Islay to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
The distance between Islay and Dartmoor National Park is around 836km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Islay to Dartmoor National Park by ferry, train, bus 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 Park → Islay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train
Fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£230($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newton Abbot.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£295($345)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Newton Abbot.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Islay and Dartmoor National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Islay to Dartmoor National Park by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Islay and Dartmoor National Park is around 836km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597km (371 miles)
It takes around 17h 35m to get from Islay and Dartmoor National Park by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Islay to Dartmoor National Park is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Islay and Dartmoor National Park is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Islay and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Islay and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from Islay (ILY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Islay to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 9h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Islay to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Oban Ferry Terminal then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 17h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Islay to Dartmoor National Park is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 35m and will usually cost around £295 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Islay and Dartmoor National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train + 3 similar | 5h 10m | £230($270) | once a week | 836km (520 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 30m | £605($715) | once a week | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 9h 10m | £280($330) | once a week | 868km (540 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 25m | £155($185) | once a week | 926km (576 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 17h 35m | £295($345) | once a week | 1,200km (746 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18h 25m | £57($67) | once a week | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Islay and Dartmoor National Park
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Dartmoor National Park
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Dartmoor National Park