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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Derby to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Derby and Shaftesbury is 210 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via Reading which takes 5h 23m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Derby to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Shaftesbury bus from?

Derby to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Shaftesbury train from?

Derby to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Derby to Shaftesbury is to train via Reading which takes 5h 23m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Derby to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Derby to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Derby to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Derby to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Derby to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Shaftesbury is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Derby to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 558+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gillingham (Dorset)train Reading - Yeovil Pen Mill / ...
5h 23m
£90–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 21m
£38–118
Drive 156.6 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Shaftesburycar 156.6 mi
3h 20m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 27m
£92–147

Derby to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 209 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Derby to The Town Hall via Reading, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 21m.

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