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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Sheffield is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Sheffield is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Bell Street Car Park and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Gillingham Station, Glaston Road, Bristol Bus Station and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Sheffield via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Sheffield?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Sheffield is 247 miles. The road distance is 194.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Shaftesbury to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Sheffield bus from?

Shaftesbury to Sheffield bus services, operated by South West Coaches, depart from Gillingham Station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Sheffield is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Sheffield bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Sheffield bus services, operated by South West Coaches, arrive at Strode College station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Sheffield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Sheffield is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Shaftesbury to Sheffield.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Sheffield.

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There are 6 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 20m
£112–188
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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
9h 45m
£27–45
Drive 193.5 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Sheffieldcar 193.5 mi
3h 56m
£49–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 16m
£109–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain
6h 52m
£108–171
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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 Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
10h 20m
£56–136

Shaftesbury to Sheffield by bus and train

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Sheffield via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), Basingstoke, and Reading in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Waingate/CG19 via Gillingham Station, Strode College, Glaston Road, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 9h 45m.

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