How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 ParkStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Exeter.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £63 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you drive to Dartmoor National Park. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Exeter, Newton Abbot and Sherberton Dunna Bridge. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
£325($385)
hourly367km (228 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£30($36)
once a week387km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£63($74)
on demand362km (225 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