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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Heathrow and Shaftesbury is 103 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Shaftesbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Heathrow to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Shaftesbury bus from?

Heathrow to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Heathrow to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Heathrow to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Can I drive from Heathrow to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Heathrow to Shaftesbury is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Heathrow to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 47m
Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Heathrow to Shaftesburycar 94.1 mi
1h 41m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
4h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Andovertrain
2. Take the bus from Andover Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
5h 55m

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Town Hall via Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 4h 55m.

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