What is the cheapest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Newark on Trent and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Boundary Road and arriving at The Town Hall via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Newark on Trent and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Newark North Gate and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Newark on Trent and Shaftesbury is 234 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.

How do I travel from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus from?

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury train from?

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.

Train or bus from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 553+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 19m
£87–174
Drive 166.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark on Trent to Shaftesburycar 166.7 mi
3h 35m
£41–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
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 / ...
11h 3m
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 55m
£120–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 15m

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury by bus, train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 232.9 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Newark on Trent, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Martindale Lane to The Town Hall via North Gate station, Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boundary Road to The Town Hall via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 3m.

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