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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury is to bus and line 57 bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 10h 58m.

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 Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Nottingham 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 55m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Nottingham to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Nottingham to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 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 576+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Nottingham to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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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 - Yeovil Junction / ...
5h 55m
£97–166
Bus, line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
10h 58m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 5m
£33–64
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Shaftesburycar 160.9 mi
3h 17m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Basingstoketrain Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Yeovil Junction / ...
6h 28m
£99–159

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

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Distance: 238 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 5m.

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