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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Green Park station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Leeds to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Leeds and Shaftesbury is 300 miles. The road distance is 229.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Leeds to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Shaftesbury bus from?

Leeds to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Leeds to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 6h 15m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Leeds to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Leeds to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Shaftesbury is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Leeds to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 569+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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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 15m
£103–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus 647
9h 36m
£33–50
Drive 227.8 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Shaftesburycar 227.8 mi
4h 19m
£57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 13m
£122–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
11h 3m
£80–150

Leeds to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 298.1 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to The Town Hall via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Green Park station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to The Town Hall via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Glaston Road, Strode College, and Gillingham Station in around 9h 36m.

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