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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Manchester?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Manchester is 258 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Manchester?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Manchester is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Shaftesbury to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 26m
£126–209
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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
9h 21m
£23–39
Drive 201.8 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Manchestercar 201.8 mi
3h 53m
£49–71
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 1m
£95–227
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 54m
£100–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 40m
£113–390
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 29m
£110–264
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
7h 52m
£84–209

Shaftesbury to Manchester by bus and train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Manchester Piccadilly via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Basingstoke in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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