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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Leicester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Leicester and Shaftesbury is 212 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Leicester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Shaftesbury train from?

Leicester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Leicester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Leicester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport T5 - station.

Where does the Leicester to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Leicester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Shaftesbury is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Leicester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Leicester to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 41m
£97–187
Drive 132.5 mi
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1. Drive from Leicester to Shaftesburycar 132.5 mi
2h 58m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
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 / ...
8h 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
2. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 20m
£85–150

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

140Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to The Town Hall via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 28m.

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