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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Birkenhead and Shaftesbury is 306 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Shaftesbury bus from?

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Shaftesbury train from?

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Shaftesbury is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at The Town Hall via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

There are 9 ways to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 44m
£113–223
Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Shaftesburycar 198.8 mi
4h 12m
£49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
5. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
11h 44m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 5m
£97–228
Train, bus via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 42m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 57m
£92–335
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 20m
£111–238
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
8h 13m
£89–196

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to The Town Hall via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to The Town Hall via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 44m.

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