Getting Here 

Dartmouth is a beautiful coastal town located on the South coast of Devon at the mouth of the River Dart, offering stunning views, historic charm, and a range of activities for visitors. Whether you’re arriving by car, train, bus, or even boat, here’s how you can get here with ease. 

By Car 

Dartmouth is easily accessible by road, with connections from major routes including the M5 and A38. From the A38, take the A3122 towards Dartmouth. Parking in the town is limited, so we recommend using the Park and Ride service available at the top of the town during peak seasons. Alternatively, there are car parks in town, such as Mayor’s Avenue and Old Market Car Park. Visit our page here to learn more about parking options. 

By Bus or Coach 

Dartmouth is well connected by bus services from nearby towns and cities. The principal bus operator in Devon is Stagecoach South West, more details on Stagecoach can be found here. 

• From Totnes: Stagecoach South West operates a regular service (number 92) between Totnes and Dartmouth. 

• From Plymouth & Exeter: National Express and other operators provide long-distance coach services to Totnes, where you can transfer to a local bus. 

By Train 

While Dartmouth does not have its own train station, the nearest mainline station is Totnes, which is served by regular trains from London Paddington, Exeter, and Plymouth. From Totnes, you can take a bus or taxi to Dartmouth, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. 

For a unique experience, take the heritage Dartmouth Steam Railway, which runs from Paignton to Kingswear, followed by a short ferry crossing into Dartmouth. 

By Air 

The nearest airports are Exeter International Airport (approximately 45 miles away) and Bristol Airport (around 100 miles away). From either airport, you can hire a car or take a train to Totnes and then continue your journey by bus or taxi. 

For all flight options to Exeter Airport visit: www.exeter-airport.co.uk 

For all flight options to Bristol Airport visit: www.bristolairport.co.uk 

By Boat 

For a truly scenic arrival, consider traveling by boat. The Dartmouth-Kingswear Ferry provides a short and regular crossing from Kingswear. Additionally, river cruises from Totnes offer a relaxing journey along the beautiful River Dart, arriving directly in Dartmouth. Check out our blog post all about Trips and Tours Around Dartmouth for more information. 

Whichever way you choose to travel, Dartmouth welcomes you with open arms. Once you are here, check out our Travelling Around pages for information on how to make the most of exploring the region.