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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Liverpool is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Liverpool?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Liverpool is 264 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Shaftesbury to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Liverpool is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Liverpool is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Shaftesbury to Liverpool.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Shaftesbury to Liverpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 8m
£100–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
10h 12m
£47–80
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Liverpoolcar 201.1 mi
4h 19m
£50–73
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 51m
£103–249
Bus, train
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 Chestertrain
8h 43m
£90–161
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
8h 23m
£86–197
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 22m
£102–329

Shaftesbury to Liverpool by bus and train

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Distance: 262.7 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Liverpool Lime Street via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Liverpool, Liverpool One via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 12m.

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