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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leicester and Shaftesbury takes 10h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

10h 8m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
  2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ringwood Bus Stationbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
9h
£26–40

Leicester to Shaftesbury bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Leicester and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds18h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds18h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 8m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds18h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds18h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 22m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 22m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 42m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds8h 7m • 3 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusMore BusSalisbury Reds7h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h.

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