The average bus between Dorset and Shaftesbury takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorset 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 3 times a day between Dorset and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorset is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Dorset station and arriving at Shaftesbury station via Crown Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Dorset to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, depart from Furzehill station.
Dorset to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Damory Coaches, arrive at The Town Hall station.
The distance between Dorset and Shaftesbury is 30 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Furzehill to The Town Hall via Crown Hotel in around 2h 3m.