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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Birmingham is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Birmingham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Birmingham is 176 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Shaftesbury to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Birmingham bus from?

Shaftesbury to Birmingham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Birmingham train from?

Shaftesbury to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Birmingham bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Birmingham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Birmingham train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Birmingham is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Shaftesbury to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Shaftesbury to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 42m
£86–149
Drive 124 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Birminghamcar 124 mi
2h 30m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
7h 26m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Snow Hilltrain
7h 6m

Shaftesbury to Birmingham by bus and train

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Birmingham New Street via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Basingstoke in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Birmingham Coach Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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