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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Brighton to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Brighton and Shaftesbury is 113 miles. The road distance is 106.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Shaftesbury without a car is to train and bus via Gillingham Station which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Brighton to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Shaftesbury bus from?

Brighton to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where does the Brighton to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Shaftesbury is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Brighton to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 559+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Brighton to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus via Gillingham Station
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2
4h 29m
£49–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
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 / ...
7h 14m
£25–44
Drive 106.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Shaftesburycar 106.3 mi
2h 8m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 4m
£42–73

Brighton to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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4h 29mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Preston Circus to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 14m.

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