There are 5 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
5h 35m£95–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
9h 30m£30–44Drive 161.5 mi
- Drive from Shaftesbury to Nottinghamcar 161.5 mi
3h 18m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain
8h 36m£94–164Bus via Southampton
- Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
- Take the bus from Endless Street to Marlandsbus X7 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
11h 10m£36–60
Shaftesbury to Nottingham by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.
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, Ringwood Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
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 35m.
The distance between Shaftesbury and Nottingham is 239 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham, including transfers.
Shaftesbury to Nottingham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.
Shaftesbury to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Nottingham is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from The Town Hall to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from The Town Hall to New Canal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
Bus from Endless Street to Marlands
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Salisbury Reds
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ringwood Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Shaftesbury to Nottingham bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.
Shaftesbury to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Nottingham is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Shaftesbury to Nottingham.
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