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

The cheapest way to get from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Huddersfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfield and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Huddersfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Huddersfield and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Huddersfield and Shaftesbury is 318 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.

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

The best way to get from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 43m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Huddersfield to Shaftesbury bus from?

Huddersfield to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfield station.

Where do I catch the Huddersfield to Shaftesbury train from?

Huddersfield to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 6h 43m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Huddersfield to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Huddersfield to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Huddersfield to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Huddersfield to Shaftesbury is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Huddersfield to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 43m
£112–221
Drive 215.8 mi
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1. Drive from Huddersfield to Shaftesburycar 215.8 mi
4h 38m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfield 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 / ...
11h 44m
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Huddersfield 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 1m
£106–233
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 44m
£135–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 28m
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Huddersfield 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
6h 53m
£101–341
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 16m
£120–244

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Distance: 316.4 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Huddersfield to The Town Hall via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Embankment station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfield to The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 44m.

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