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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shaftesbury and Brighton takes 8h 48m and the fastest bus takes 6h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 48m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Shaftesbury to Brighton bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Shaftesbury and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shaftesbury is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express14h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 35m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 1m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express6h 26m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express6h 46m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express6h 26m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 51m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express8h 16m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express8h 16m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express8h 16m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express8h 16m • 3 changes
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    Salisbury RedsMore BusNational ExpressNational Express7h 11m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury to Brighton? 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 Shaftesbury to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to St Peter's Church via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 38m.

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