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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Durham is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Durham is to taxi and fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £130 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Durham. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Durham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Durham via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Durham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Durham is 368 miles. The road distance is 301 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Shaftesbury to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Durham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Durham is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Durham train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Durham is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Shaftesbury to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Durham.

Shaftesbury to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Durham by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 59m
£125–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus 815
11h 21m
£61–112
Drive 299.3 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Durhamcar 299.3 mi
5h 31m
£76–109
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Bell Street Car Park to Gillingham Stationbus
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 56m
£70–163
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 Durhamtrain
9h 13m
£147–236
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
11h 18m
£126–219
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 57m
£104–365
Taxi to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Shaftesbury to Bournemouth-Airport-BOHtaxi
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 21m
£137–319
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
8h 32m
£145–323

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

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Distance: 365.7 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Durham via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Durham via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dolphin Centre, and Darlington in around 11h 21m.

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