What is the cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at The Town Hall via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Milton Keynes and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Milton Keynes and Shaftesbury is 162 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

How do I travel from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury bus from?

Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from The Point station.

Where do I catch the Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury train from?

Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 56m
£61–153
Drive 113.1 mi
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1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Shaftesburycar 113.1 mi
2h 31m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Point to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 45m

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Distance: 161.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to The Town Hall via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to The Town Hall via Airport Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 45m.

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