What is the cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent?

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent?

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Stoke-on-Trent?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane and London Heathrow Airport T5 -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Stoke-on-Trent?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Stoke-on-Trent is 221 miles. The road distance is 163.2 miles.

How do I travel from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent without a car?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent bus from?

Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent train from?

Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent.

Where can I stay near Stoke-on-Trent?

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Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent 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 Basingstoke to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 46m
£112–179
Drive 162.2 mi
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1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trentcar 162.2 mi
3h 2m
£40–57
Bus
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 T5 - to Stoke-on-Trentbus
9h 5m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Tame Bridge Parkway to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
9h 35m

Shaftesbury to Stoke-on-Trent by bus and train

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Distance: 219.3 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Stoke-on-Trent via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), and Basingstoke in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Stoke-on-Trent via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport T5 - in around 9h 5m.

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