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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh 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 38m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Nottingham and Shaftesbury is 239 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 17m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Shaftesbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 5h 17m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Nottingham to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Shaftesbury is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Nottingham to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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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 / ...
5h 17m
£110–207
Drive 160.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Shaftesburycar 160.9 mi
3h 17m
£40–57
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 / ...
9h 38m
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 / ...
5h 53m
£120–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
7h 57m

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

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to The Town Hall via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 9h 38m.

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