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How to get fromCardiff to Dartmoor National Parkby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Dartmoor National Park by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Newton Abbot to Dartmoor National Parktaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    £95–167

  2. Drive 131.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Dartmoor National Parkcar car 131.1 mi
    2h 44m
    £32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain train
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Newton Abbottrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Powder Millsbus bus 171
    6h 24m
    £66–124

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dartmoor National Park, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dartmoor National Park. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Newton Abbot, then take the taxi to Dartmoor National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Cardiff to Dartmoor National Park in around 2h 44m.

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