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The average bus between Shaftesbury and New Forest takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury to New Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
  2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus bus X5 / ...
3h 41m
£7–10

Shaftesbury to New Forest bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Shaftesbury and New Forest. 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 New Forest at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury to New Forest? 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 New Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to St Thomas Mores Church via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 3h 41m.

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