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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station, Bus Station, Strode College and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Manchester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Manchester and Shaftesbury is 258 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shaftesbury bus from?

Manchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shaftesbury train from?

Manchester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Manchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Manchester to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Shaftesbury is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Manchester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 570+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoketrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 45m
£108–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Strode College to Gillingham Stationbus 647
9h 6m
£29–44
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Shaftesburycar 200.4 mi
3h 57m
£50–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
7h 27m
£85–147

Manchester to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to The Town Hall via Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to The Town Hall via Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Glaston Road, Strode College, and Gillingham Station in around 9h 6m.

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