What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shaftesbury?

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

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Shaftesbury is 382 miles. The road distance is 316.7 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £130 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 555+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 10 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 23m
£137–239
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus
6h 21m
£66–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
12h 44m
Drive 314.8 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Shaftesburycar 314.8 mi
5h 46m
£77–110
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 52m
£107–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
9h 2m
Train, bus via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 17m
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 28m
£81–312
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 6m
£120–275
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
7h 57m
£123–292

Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 379.3 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Newcastle to The Town Hall via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 12h 44m.

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