How to travel from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train 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 ParkMilton Keynes if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £735($870)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £60 ($71).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £60 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Airport London T23, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) and arrive at Exeter (EXT) - via Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Glasgow (GLA). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from London Luton (LTN) 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 Milton Keynes and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 345km (214 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 Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).

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Transport options from Milton Keynes to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
£735($870)
hourly1,184km (736 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4hrs
£315($375)
hourly398km (247 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
£740($875)
every 30 mins1,272km (790 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£24($28)
once a week418km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£60($71)
on demand345km (214 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