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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Northampton Bus Interchange and arriving at The Town Hall via Northampton, London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Shaftesbury?

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

How far is it from Northampton to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Northampton and Shaftesbury is 178 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Northampton to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Shaftesbury bus from?

Northampton to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Shaftesbury train from?

Northampton to Shaftesbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Northampton to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Northampton to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Northampton to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Northampton to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Northampton to Shaftesbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Shaftesbury is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Northampton to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 569+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h
£59–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ringwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
8h 7m
£24–37
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Shaftesburycar 119.5 mi
2h 32m
£30–44
Line 200 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus 200
2. Take the train from Banbury to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 42m
£56–101

Northampton to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Northampton to The Town Hall via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Town Hall via Georges Drive, Northampton, London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 8h 7m.

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