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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Preston via Basingstoke and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Preston?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Preston is 280 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 43m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Shaftesbury to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Preston?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 43m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Preston is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Shaftesbury to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2270+ hotels available in Preston.

Shaftesbury to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain
7h 43m
£108–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
11h 12m
£48–86
Drive 223.6 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Prestoncar 223.6 mi
4h 5m
£56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 47m
£117–198
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
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 7m
£94–170

Shaftesbury to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 278.1 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Preston via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Stafford in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Bus Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 12m.

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