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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Sunderland to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Sunderland and Shaftesbury is 393 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Sunderland to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Shaftesbury bus from?

Sunderland to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Shaftesbury train from?

Sunderland to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 7h and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Sunderland to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Sunderland to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Sunderland to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Sunderland to Shaftesbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Shaftesbury is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Sunderland to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Sunderland to Shaftesbury - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h
£140–250
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus
6h 52m
£67–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meeting House Lanebus 035
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
12h 14m
Drive 308.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Shaftesburycar 308.7 mi
5h 39m
£75–109
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus
6h 21m
£106–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 26m
Train, bus via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
11h 41m
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus
6h 58m
£81–313
Fly Newcastle to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 36m
£120–276
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
8h 29m
£124–301

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

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Distance: 391.2 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to The Town Hall via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 12h 14m.

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