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Trip Overview

The average bus between Shaftesbury and Southampton takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shaftesbury to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
  2. Take the bus from Endless Street to WestQuaybus bus X7 / ...
3h 33m
£5–7

Shaftesbury to Southampton bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Shaftesbury and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 22m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds16h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 22m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 43m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 16m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 22m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 43m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 16m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 22m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 43m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 16m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 20m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 43m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 16m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 22m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 43m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds3h 16m • 1 change

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    Salisbury RedsSalisbury Reds4h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shaftesbury to Southampton? 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 Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to WestQuay via New Canal and Endless Street in around 3h 33m.

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