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How to get fromShaftesbury to Yorkby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 37m
    £90–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to Strode Collegebus bus 647
    2. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    11h 39m
    £32–49

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    11h 9m
    £53–87

  4. Drive  239.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Yorkcar car 239.7 mi
    4h 39m
    £60–86

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    6h 50m
    £127–293

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus bus 29
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Yorktrain train
    8h 21m
    £127–196

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

Calendar107Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Rail Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 11h 9m.

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