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 £50 - £85 and takes 12h 27m.

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 22m 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 Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

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, Piccadilly Circus station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Leeds to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Leeds and Shaftesbury is 299 miles. The road distance is 230 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 which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 National Express, 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 which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Leeds to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Leeds to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Leeds to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 567+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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 / ...
5h 51m
£104–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
12h 27m
£51–84
Drive 228.7 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Shaftesburycar 228.7 mi
4h 22m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
7h 28m
£106–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 28m
£117–179
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 49m
£97–173
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
8h 49m
£88–171

Leeds to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.4 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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, Piccadilly Circus station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to The Town Hall via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 12h 27m.

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