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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Birmingham New Street and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Liverpool and Shaftesbury is 264 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Shaftesbury bus from?

Liverpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Shaftesbury train from?

Liverpool to Shaftesbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Liverpool to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Liverpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Liverpool to Shaftesbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Shaftesbury is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Liverpool to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 558+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Liverpool to Shaftesbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at The Town Hall via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 5m
£115–215
Drive 201.1 mi
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1. Drive from Liverpool to Shaftesburycar 201.1 mi
4h 17m
£49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
5. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
11h 47m
£60–159
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 26m
£107–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester 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 / ...
10h 28m
£92–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 41m
£121–286
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 20m
£120–412
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
8h 5m
£84–208

Liverpool to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to The Town Hall via Birmingham New Street, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to The Town Hall via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 47m.

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