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

The distance between Skegness and Dartmoor National Park is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dartmoor National ParkSkegness if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £315($370)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Exeter Sidwell St.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £86 ($100).

The distance between Skegness and Dartmoor National Park is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Skegness and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £86 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Skegness and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Exeter Sidwell St, Newton Abbot and Dunna Bridge. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 5h 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 Skegness and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

How do I get from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Skegness to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 60m
£315($370)
twice a week910km (566 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train6h 25m
£265($310)
once a week728km (452 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
£21($25)
once a week538km (335 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£86($100)
on demand498km (309 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