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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Shaftesbury is to fly and train which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Shaftesbury is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Buchanan 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 14h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Stafford and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Scotland to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Scotland and Shaftesbury is 399 miles. The road distance is 407.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs £190 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Scotland to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Shaftesbury bus from?

Scotland to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Shaftesbury train from?

Scotland to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Scotland to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs £190 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Scotland to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Scotland to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Scotland to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Scotland to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Shaftesbury is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Scotland to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Scotland to Shaftesbury - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Shaftesbury by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the taxi from Bournemouth-Airport-BOH to Shaftesburytaxi
3h 43m
£86–230
Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 47m
£62–213
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train
9h 43m
£191–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
12h 17m
£91–179
Drive 405 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Shaftesburycar 405 mi
7h 1m
£100–144
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 17m
£67–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 27m
£102–248
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - 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 38m
£74–190
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
6h 49m
£80–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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 / ...
11h 49m
£271–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
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 / ...
14h 22m
£104–248

Scotland to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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9h 43mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 396.9 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to The Town Hall via Stafford, Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 14h 22m.

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