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 £45 - £80 and takes 9h 12m.

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 £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall 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 40m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Manchester bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Manchester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal 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 3601+ hotels available in Manchester.

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There are 7 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 40m
£109–179
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
9h 12m
£47–76
Drive 201.8 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Manchestercar 201.8 mi
3h 53m
£51–73
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 14m
£94–230
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 55m
£85–151
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 46m
£94–310
Train to Exeter, fly
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 46m
£107–269

Shaftesbury to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Manchester Central Coach Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 12m.

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