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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to York is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to York is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to York station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Rail Station via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and York?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to York. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at York via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to York?

The distance between Shaftesbury and York is 302 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to York without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Shaftesbury to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to York?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to York is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shaftesbury to York train arrive?

Shaftesbury to York train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to York is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Shaftesbury to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1980+ hotels available in York.

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There are 10 ways to get from Shaftesbury to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 12m
£95–202
Drive 239.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Yorkcar 239.4 mi
4h 40m
£59–85
Bus
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 Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
4. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus 561 / ...
11h 40m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 25m
£132–320
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 Yorktrain
8h 15m
Bus, train via Manchester
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 Yorktrain
9h 58m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 Airport to Yorktrain
7h 13m
£121–261
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 36m
£116–369
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
7h 17m
£93–221
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 37m
£135–272

Shaftesbury to York by bus, train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to York via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Rail Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 11h 40m.

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