There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Harrogate by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 27m£96–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
- Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
10h 54m£28–46Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Shaftesbury to Harrogatecar 243.7 mi
4h 39m£61–88Train, fly
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 46m£113–260Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leedstrain
8h 28m£123–197Bus via Milton Keynes
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
13h 19m£46–80
Shaftesbury to Harrogate by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Harrogate is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Harrogate is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at West Park Church via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road, Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Harrogate via Waterloo station, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Harrogate is 322 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Shaftesbury to Harrogate, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Harrogate bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.
Shaftesbury to Harrogate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Harrogate is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Harrogate, England?
You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Harrogate via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to West Park Church via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- [email protected]
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from Gillingham Station to Strode College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- South West Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Shaftesbury to Harrogate bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.
Shaftesbury to Harrogate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Harrogate is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Shaftesbury to Harrogate.
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