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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brighton and Shaftesbury takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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.

8h 27m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Brighton to Shaftesbury bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Brighton and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 31m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 35m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 51m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 51m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 51m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 51m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 10m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressMore BusSalisbury Reds6h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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.

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  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 14m.

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