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How to get fromBlackpool to Shaftesburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    8h 58m
    £124–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Ringwood Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    11h 31m
    £51–91

  3. Drive  238 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Shaftesburycar car 238 mi
    4h 34m
    £60–86

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus bus 27
    9h 37m
    £98–178

  5. Train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    9h 39m
    £114–199

Blackpool to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Town Hall via Manchester Piccadilly, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Town Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 31m.

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