Travel to Dartmoor

Getting to Dartmoor...it's easier than you think

By road

From the north: the M5 takes you directly to Exeter. From here take the A30 dual carriageway towards Cornwall, turning off onto the north of Dartmoor at Whiddon Down. Alternatively take the A38 towards Plymouth, turning off onto the eastern edge of Dartmoor at Bovey Tracey.From the south east: the A303 brings you again directly to Exeter where you can take the A30 to Whiddon Down or A38 to Bovey Tracey and onto the moor.From Cornwall: take the A30 towards Okehampton, turning off at Sourton Cross and head towards Tavistock in the east of the moor.

By rail

Devon is well connected to main line services. The closest rail stations can be found at Exeter, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth. For further information visit www.thetrainline.com or call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7 48 49 50.

By coach & bus

National Express run direct coach services to Okehampton from most major towns and cities throughout Britain. For details visit www.gobycoach.com or telephone 08705 808080. Or for bus timetables and information visit www.devon.gov.uk/devonbus or call 01392 392 800.

By air

Domestic flights from Ireland, the Channel Islands, UK and many European destinations fly in to both Plymouth and Exeter airports.

By sea

Plymouth provides European ferry services. For details contact Brittany Ferries on 0870 901 2400.