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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 53m.

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 53m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. 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 14m.

How far is it from Manchester to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Manchester and Shaftesbury is 258 miles. The road distance is 202.7 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 14m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 14m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Manchester to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Manchester to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 557+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Manchester to Shaftesbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 14m
£124–189
Drive 201.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Shaftesburycar 201.5 mi
3h 53m
£51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 6m
£56–134
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 21m
£95–235
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 Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 54m
£101–172
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train
5h 44m
£110–274
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 19m
£114–385

Manchester to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 6m.

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