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

The distance between Oxford and Dartmoor National Park is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park by 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 ParkOxford if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Oxford and Dartmoor National Park is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Oxford and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Oxford and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Oxford Bus Company and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Oxford and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Oxford to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 55m
£22($26)
once a week395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£33($39)
on demand285km (177 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