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

The distance between Leicester and Dartmoor National Park is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £450($535)
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Blue Islands Limited

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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leicester and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £450 ($535).

The distance between Leicester and Dartmoor National Park is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Leicester and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £450 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Leicester and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leicester and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Leicester and Dartmoor National Park. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and arrive at Exeter (EXT) - via Jersey (JER). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Jersey (JER). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT).

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 Leicester and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

How do I get from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Leicester and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Leicester to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
£450($535)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
£325($385)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly7hrs
£315($375)
hourly3,110km (1,932 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£17($20)
once a week495km (307 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£60($71)
on demand346km (215 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