What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 20h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at The Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Sewage Works, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Belfast to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Belfast and Shaftesbury is 375 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 17h 10m and costs £160 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Shaftesbury bus from?

Belfast to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Belfast to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 559+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Belfast to Shaftesbury - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Shaftesbury by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 4m
£63–236
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain
4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
17h 10m
£164–329
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain
4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
18h 53m
£107–177
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train
20h 47m
£376–765
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus
6h 45m
£74–206
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 32m
£109–449
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus
6h 14m
£90–206
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 10m
£96–265
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 42m
£116–261
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
8h 7m
£100–231
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain
8h 15m
£108–301
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus 647
20h 49m
£76–124
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Shaftesburycar
9h 47m
£131–378

Belfast to Shaftesbury by bus, car ferry, taxi, and train

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17h 10mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to The Town Hall via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 17h 10m.

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