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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 51m.

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 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

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 59m.

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 59m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 59m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 11h 51m.

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 569+ 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 59m
£78–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
11h 51m
£55–97
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Hull to Shaftesburycar 228.7 mi
4h 47m
£58–83
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 57m
£163–487
Train via Oxford
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain
4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
9h 13m
£114–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
9h 43m
£111–194
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 58m
£162–398

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

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Distance: 308.1 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Truck Theatre to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 51m.

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