There are 7 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds 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 Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
5h 35m£105–198Bus
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 7m£26–46Drive 228.5 mi
- Drive from Shaftesbury to Leedscar 228.5 mi
4h 23m£57–82Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- 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
6h 43m£111–265Bus, 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
7h 42m£128–201Bus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain
9h 37m£115–207Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
7h 23m£129–418
Shaftesbury to Leeds by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.
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.
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 35m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Leeds is 300 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Leeds bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.
Shaftesbury to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Leeds is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 10h 7m.
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 35m. 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.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–95
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- South West Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Shaftesbury to Leeds bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.
Shaftesbury to Leeds train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Leeds is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shaftesbury to Leeds.
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