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

The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Loughborough and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at The Town Hall via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Loughborough and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Loughborough to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Loughborough and Shaftesbury is 224 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughborough to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Loughborough to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Shaftesbury bus from?

Loughborough to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Shaftesbury train from?

Loughborough to Shaftesbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.

Train or bus from Loughborough to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Loughborough to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Loughborough to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Loughborough to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Loughborough to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loughborough to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Shaftesbury is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Loughborough to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) 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 52m
£102–196
Drive 147.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Loughborough to Shaftesburycar 147.1 mi
3h 1m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 30m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 14m

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Distance: 223.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to The Town Hall via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to The Town Hall via St Margaret's Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 30m.

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