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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

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 20m and costs £50 - £75.

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 London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Liverpool and Shaftesbury is 264 miles. The road distance is 201.2 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 38m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 FlixBus, 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 38m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Liverpool to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Liverpool to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Liverpool to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 569+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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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 38m
£94–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 45m
£38–58
Drive 200 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Shaftesburycar 200 mi
4h 20m
£50–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
8h 56m
£87–158

Liverpool to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 45m.

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