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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Northampton is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Northampton. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Northampton via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Northampton?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Northampton is 178 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Shaftesbury to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Northampton?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Northampton is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Northampton.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

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There are 3 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 14m
£67–167
Drive 124.4 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Northamptoncar 124.4 mi
2h 18m
£31–44
Bus
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 London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
7h 14m

Shaftesbury to Northampton by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Northampton via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Northampton Town Centre via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 14m.

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