Dartmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dartmouth

With a population of 5,635, Dartmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Dartmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dartmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bayards Cove Inn (27 Lower Street) and The Kings Arms at Strete (Strete) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dartmouth

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Dartmouth. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Dartmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 11h 47m and costs around £201 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £223 for a 16h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 170 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 330 miles and will cost you around £28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 518 miles.

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Dartmouth. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Dartmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 11h 47m and costs around £201 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £223 for a 16h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 170 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartmouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 330 miles and will cost you around £28. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 518 miles.

Airports near Dartmouth

Airlines serving Dartmouth

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,400 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (801 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (495 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

Average rates range from around £130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

Ranscombe House
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Bayards Cove Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£181+
The Ship In Dock Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Harbour View
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Smugglers Haunt Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
The Royal Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+

Hiring a car in Dartmouth

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.