The average bus between Shaftesbury and Oxford takes 6h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury to Oxford. 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 Oxford. 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 Oxford at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury to Oxford? 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 Oxford. However, there are services departing from Shaftesbury station and arriving at Oxford station via New Canal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Shaftesbury to Oxford bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Oxford bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at Queens Lane station.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Oxford is 105.6 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a bus from The Town Hall to Queens Lane via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 37m.