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

The cheapest way to get from Mansfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mansfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Mansfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Mansfield station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Mansfield Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Mansfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Mansfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Mansfield and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Nottingham, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Mansfield to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Mansfield and Shaftesbury is 257 miles. The road distance is 174.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mansfield to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 23m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Mansfield to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mansfield to Shaftesbury bus from?

Mansfield to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Mansfield Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Mansfield to Shaftesbury train from?

Mansfield to Shaftesbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Mansfield to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Mansfield to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 6h 23m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Mansfield to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mansfield to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mansfield to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Mansfield to Shaftesbury is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Mansfield to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Mansfield to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mansfield to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 23m
£119–225
Drive 173.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mansfield to Shaftesburycar 173.3 mi
3h 29m
£43–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 467
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 28m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Basingstoketrain Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 35m
£125–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Moor Lane to Corporation Streetbus 9.3 / ...
2. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 23m

Mansfield to Shaftesbury by train, foot, subway, and bus

140Weekly Services

6h 23mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Mansfield to The Town Hall via Nottingham, London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mansfield Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 28m.

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