How to travel from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park is around 934km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park by train, plane, bus 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 ParkLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £410($485)
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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance1,010km (627 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).

The distance between Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park is around 934km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Inverness Bus Station Stance 2, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Perth and then to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 1,010km (627 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around £410 ($485).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Loch Ness to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 50m
£410($485)
every 2 hours935km (581 miles)
Train to Perth, plane7hrs
£380($450)
every 2 hours960km (597 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£210($250)
once a week934km (581 miles)
Bus
17h 10m
£51($60)
once a week1,268km (788 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
£175($205)
on demand1,010km (627 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