The average bus between Nottingham and Shaftesbury takes 11h 49m and the fastest bus takes 9h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 57m • 3 changes


10h 57m • 3 changes


10h 7m • 3 changes


9h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Shaftesbury station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
Nottingham to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at The Town Hall station.
The distance between Nottingham and Shaftesbury is 228.1 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 26m.