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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Luton to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Luton and Shaftesbury is 142 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Luton to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Shaftesbury bus from?

Luton to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Shaftesbury train from?

Luton to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Luton to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Luton to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Luton to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Luton to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Luton to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.

Can I drive from Luton to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Shaftesbury is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Luton to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 33m
£59–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway 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 / ...
6h 40m
£18–28
Drive 124.2 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Shaftesburycar 124.2 mi
2h 9m
£32–46
Bus via Southampton
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
3. Take the bus from ASDA & Marlands to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 36m
£21–36

Luton to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 141.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Luton to The Town Hall via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 40m.

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