The distance between Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park is around 249km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Park → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Newton Abbot.
Drive to Dartmoor National Park.
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Dartmoor National Park by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park is around 249km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
National Express and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 8h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 249km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 8h 15m | £17($20) | once a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £43($51) | on demand | 249km (154 miles) |
South Western Railway
Autokar Polska
The following major airports near Dartmoor National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.