Dart Music Festival

By car: Dartmouth is easily reached via Devon’s main roads. From the M5 follow the A38 towards Plymouth, then switch onto the A3122 leading into Dartmouth. If you approach from Plymouth, take the A379/A3122 (about a 30-minute drive). Parking in Dartmouth town centre is limited, especially during busy weekends. Consider using the Park & Ride lot at the top of town (on the A3122) and hopping on the shuttle bus into the village. Short-stay car parks do exist in town (e.g. Mayor’s Avenue, Old Market), but these fill up fast on event days. Coaches and minibuses can drop passengers at the Embankment by the ferry, while parking space is available at the Park & Ride site.

By train and bus: Dartmouth itself has no rail station. The nearest mainline station is Totnes (on the Exeter–Penzance line). From Totnes, Stagecoach bus #92 runs regularly to Dartmouth (journey about 20 minutes). You can also take a taxi from Totnes if you prefer. A scenic option is the Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton: take a train to Paignton, then steam service to Kingswear, and cross on the passenger ferry to Dartmouth. Long-distance coaches (National Express and others) run to Exeter and Plymouth; from there you can transfer to local buses or trains to complete the journey.

By air: The closest airport is Exeter International Airport (about 1–1.5 hours by car or taxi). Exeter has frequent flights from London, Manchester, Dublin and more. Plymouth City Airport is also nearby (30–40 minutes away) but offers limited services. Other options include Bristol or Birmingham airports; from these you can travel by train or coach to South Devon (via Exeter or Plymouth). Once on the ground, rental cars, trains, and buses connect Exeter or Plymouth to Dartmouth.

Accommodation: Dartmouth and the surrounding South Hams region offer a wide range of places to stay. Dartmouth itself has charming B&Bs, country inns and small hotels, many run by local families. It’s wise to book well in advance, as rooms fill up quickly for popular weekends. If Dartmouth’s lodging is full, consider nearby towns like Kingsbridge, Brixham or Salcombe (all within a 30-minute drive) for additional guesthouses or self-catering cottages. For outdoorsy visitors, campsites and caravan parks operate in the area (though Dartmouth’s immediate centre has no camp fields). Whether you prefer a harbour-side hotel or a countryside retreat, planning your accommodation early will make your visit more enjoyable.