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

The distance between Newport and Dartmoor National Park is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Newport to Dartmoor National Park by train, 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 ParkNewport if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Newport to Dartmoor National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Newport and Dartmoor National Park is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Newport and Dartmoor National Park by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Newport and Dartmoor National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newport and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Newton Abbot then take the bus to Sherberton Dunna Bridge. instead which will take 3h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Newport and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Dartmoor National Park is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Newport to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
£51($60)
once a week228km (142 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 10m
£68($80)
once a week226km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£35($41)
on demand197km (122 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