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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Nottingham via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Nottingham?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Nottingham is 239 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Nottingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Nottingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Nottingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Nottingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Nottingham is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Nottingham.

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Nottingham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
5h 34m
£95–171
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 Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
9h 52m
£24–39
Bus via Slough
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 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
8h 49m
£34–67
Drive 161.5 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Nottinghamcar 161.5 mi
3h 18m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Gloucestertrain
3. Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain
8h 36m
£94–174

Shaftesbury to Nottingham by bus and train

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Distance: 237.9 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Nottingham via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 8h 49m.

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