The average bus between Heathrow and Shaftesbury takes 5h 38m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Heathrow 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 5 times a day between Heathrow and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 6:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Meeting House Lane and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Shaftesbury station via Meeting House Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Heathrow to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Heathrow to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Town Hall station.
The distance between Heathrow and Shaftesbury is 131.7 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Town Hall via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 4h 55m.