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Trip Overview

The average bus between Downton and Shaftesbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Downton 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.

1h 46m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Downton to Shaftesbury bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Downton and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downton is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 41m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 53m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 41m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 53m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 41m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 53m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 41m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 53m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 41m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 53m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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    More BusSalisbury Reds1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Downton to Shaftesbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Downton, Wiltshire, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

Salisbury Reds operates a bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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