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

The distance between Stromness and Dartmoor National Park is around 1,000km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park by ferry, bus, train, car 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 ParkStromness if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £700($825)
Operated by

Loganair

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Newton Abbot.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £315($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Dartmoor National Park.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stromness and Dartmoor National Park

There are several options for getting from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £190 ($225) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £700 ($825).

The distance between Stromness and Dartmoor National Park is around 1,000km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 934km (581 miles)

It takes around 18hrs to get from Stromness and Dartmoor National Park by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £700 ($825).

The cheapest way to travel between Stromness and Dartmoor National Park is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £190 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stromness and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stromness and Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stromness and Dartmoor National Park. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and arrive at Exeter (EXT) - via Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Edinburgh (EDI). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Kirkwall (KOI) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Edinburgh and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 18hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 18hrs and will usually cost around £320 ($380).

How do I get from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Stromness and Dartmoor National Park

Transport options from Stromness to Dartmoor National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
£700($825)
hourly1,000km (622 miles)
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
19h 50m
£315($370)
once a week1,369km (851 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train18hrs
£320($380)
once a week1,422km (883 miles)
Ferry to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, bus and train20h 40m
£220($260)
once a week1,403km (872 miles)
Ferry and Car
17h 45m
£190($225)
3 times a week1,228km (763 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