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 - £75 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 - £75.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 Birmingham New Street and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Birkenhead and Shaftesbury is 264 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 via Birmingham which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 West Midlands Trains, 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 via Birmingham which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 576+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 35m
£100–191
Drive 198.8 mi
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1. Drive from Birkenhead to Shaftesburycar 198.8 mi
4h 12m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 50m
£53–87
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Warminstertrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
9h 34m
£84–144

Birkenhead to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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 Birmingham New Street, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 50m.

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