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 £35 - £55 and takes 10h 27m.

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 55m 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 The Town Hall and arriving at Sheffield Interchange - City Centre via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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 24m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Sheffield?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Sheffield is 247 miles. The road distance is 194.9 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 24m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall 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 24m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Sheffield bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Sheffield bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal 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 55m to drive from Shaftesbury to Sheffield.

Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Sheffield.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Leeds / ...
6h 24m
£98–171
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 Airportbus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus
10h 27m
£35–51
Drive 193.8 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Sheffieldcar 193.8 mi
3h 55m
£49–70
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 58m
£97–156
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
10h 59m
£41–71

Shaftesbury to Sheffield by bus and train

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Sheffield Interchange - City Centre via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 10h 27m.

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