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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Brighton is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Brighton. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at St Peter's Church via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Brighton?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Brighton is 112 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Brighton without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 23m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Shaftesbury to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Brighton bus from?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Brighton is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Shaftesbury to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1732+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 23m
£43–75
Drive 105.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Brightoncar 105.6 mi
2h 9m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
6h 32m
£29–44
Bus, train via Gillingham Station
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus Cr2
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
4h 25m
£49–90

Shaftesbury to Brighton by bus and train

147Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from The Town Hall to St Peter's Church via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 32m.

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