The average bus between Oxford and Shaftesbury takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Market Place and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Shaftesbury station via North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Oxford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Fleming Way station.
Oxford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at The Town Hall station.
The distance between Oxford and Shaftesbury is 105.6 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Osney Island to The Town Hall via Market Place, Fleming Way, North Street, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 52m.