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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    8h 20m
    £127–221

  2. Drive 239 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Shaftesburycar car 239 mi
    4h 31m
    £59–85

  3. Bus

    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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus bus 035
    5. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    12h 23m

  4. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    6h 42m
    £117–253

  5. Train

    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 24m
    £145–244

  6. 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 Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    10h 6m

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    7h 34m
    £112–361

  8. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    6h 57m
    £131–264

Blackpool to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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, Birmingham New Street, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Town Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 12h 23m.

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