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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Leeds via Waterloo Station, Green Park station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Leeds?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Leeds is 300 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Leeds bus from?

Shaftesbury to Leeds bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Leeds?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Leeds bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Leeds bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Leeds is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shaftesbury to Leeds.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2586+ hotels available in Leeds.

Shaftesbury to Leeds - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 40m
£105–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus 647
2. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus 376
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
10h 7m
£28–46
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Leedscar 228.5 mi
4h 23m
£57–82
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
6h 53m
£110–263
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 Leedstrain
7h 37m
£128–191
Bus via Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
4. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
12h 20m
£60–143
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 28m
£128–413
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 13m
£124–302

Shaftesbury to Leeds by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 298.1 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Leeds via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, Green Park station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 7m.

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