Southampton to Shaftesbury Buses

Southampton to Shaftesbury buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Shaftesbury takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to Shaftesbury. 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 2m
Duration: 52 mi
Distance: £6
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from WestQuay to New Canalbus X7 / ...
Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...

3h 31m

£5–7

Southampton to Shaftesbury bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Southampton and Shaftesbury. The earliest departure is at 10:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Shaftesbury at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at New Canal and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:27 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives +2 days
39h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:27 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Shaftesbury? 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.

Southampton to Shaftesbury buses

Trip Overview

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Southampton to Shaftesbury bus times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:27 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives +2 days

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from WestQuay to New Canal

Bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall

Southampton to Shaftesbury buses

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Southampton to Shaftesbury bus times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:27 PM → 10:14 AMArrives +2 days

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:17 AM → 1:12 PM

11:27 AM → 2:42 PM

1:27 PM → 4:22 PM

2:27 PM → 5:47 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from WestQuay to New Canal

Bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall

Bus trips from Southampton

Bus trips to Shaftesbury

Alternative transport options

6:27 PM → 10:14 AM
Arrives +2 days