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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Hull Truck Theatre and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Doncaster, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Hull to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Hull and Shaftesbury is 310 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Hull to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Shaftesbury bus from?

Hull to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Truck Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Shaftesbury train from?

Hull to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train or bus from Hull to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Hull to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Hull to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hull to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Hull to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Hull to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Shaftesbury is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Hull to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 576+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Hull to Shaftesbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hull to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 56m
£78–185
Drive 228.7 mi
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1. Drive from Hull to Shaftesburycar 228.7 mi
4h 47m
£57–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hull to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
9h 56m
£64–110
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane HUY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
10h 55m
£198–697
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
8h 32m
£117–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
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 / ...
12h 25m
£59–97
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane HUY - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
8h 55m
£182–528

Hull to Shaftesbury by train, foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 308.1 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Hull to The Town Hall via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Truck Theatre to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 12h 25m.

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