The average bus between Cambridge and Shaftesbury takes 10h 10m and the fastest bus takes 7h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 4 times a day between Cambridge and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Shaftesbury station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Cambridge to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Town Hall station.
The distance between Cambridge and Shaftesbury is 207.7 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a bus from Parkside to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 58m.