The average bus between Shaftesbury and Cambridge takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 7h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury to Cambridge. 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 Shaftesbury and Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Shaftesbury to Cambridge? 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 Shaftesbury to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall station and arriving at Parkside station via New Canal station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Shaftesbury to Cambridge bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Cambridge is 207.7 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Parkside via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 42m.