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

The distance between Northampton and Dartmoor National Park is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Northampton 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 ParkNorthampton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Birmingham New Street, plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Northampton and Dartmoor National Park is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Northampton and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Northampton and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Newton Abbot and Dunna Bridge. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Northampton and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).

How do I get from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Northampton to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
£265($315)
hourly376km (233 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
£680($805)
every 30 mins1,313km (816 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£15($18)
once a week436km (271 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£61($72)
on demand349km (217 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