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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to York is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 39m.

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 39m and costs £55 - £90.

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, Ringwood Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

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 31m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to York?

The distance between Shaftesbury and York is 302 miles. The road distance is 241.1 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 31m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 31m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 47m.

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 39m to drive from Shaftesbury to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1959+ hotels available in York.

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

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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 31m
£90–176
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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
11h 39m
£32–49
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus 801
10h 47m
£50–87
Drive 239.7 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Yorkcar 239.7 mi
4h 39m
£60–86
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
7h 15m
£124–211

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

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Rail Station via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Ringwood Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 47m.

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