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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at The Town Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Preston, Stafford and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Blackpool and Shaftesbury is 297 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 30m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Shaftesbury bus from?

Blackpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Shaftesbury train from?

Blackpool to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 30m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Blackpool to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Blackpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Blackpool to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Shaftesbury is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Blackpool to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 558+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Blackpool to Shaftesbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
8h 30m
£115–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
11h 26m
£49–83
Drive 239 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Shaftesburycar 239 mi
4h 31m
£60–86
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 51m
£111–258
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
8h 33m
£125–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 4m
£100–181
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 48m
£110–338
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 22m
£124–297

Blackpool to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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8h 30mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.5 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Town Hall via Preston, Stafford, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Town Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 26m.

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