The average bus between Blackpool and Shaftesbury takes 17h 38m and the fastest bus takes 13h 42m. There is at least one bus per day from Blackpool to Shaftesbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Blackpool and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 17h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Shaftesbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Shaftesbury station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
Blackpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Town Hall station.
The distance between Blackpool and Shaftesbury is 317.9 km. The road distance is 604 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Town Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 12h 25m.