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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Derby is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Derby is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Derby station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Derby. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Derby via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Derby?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Derby is 218 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Derby without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Shaftesbury to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Derby?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Derby is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Derby is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Shaftesbury to Derby.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2317+ hotels available in Derby.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
5h 49m
£101–163
Drive 159.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Derbycar 159.7 mi
3h 15m
£40–58
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 Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
10h 2m
£50–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 8m
£88–141

Shaftesbury to Derby by bus and train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Derby via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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