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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between York and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from York to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from York to Shaftesbury?

The distance between York and Shaftesbury is 302 miles. The road distance is 241.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from York to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Where does the York to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Shaftesbury?

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

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

York to Shaftesbury - 9 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from York to Shaftesbury by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 30m
£97–201
Drive 239.8 mi
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1. Drive from York to Shaftesburycar 239.8 mi
4h 40m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 47m
£122–259
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from York to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
6h 27m
£152–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 24m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 39m
£117–367
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 2m
£136–270
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
6h 48m
£132–315
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
7h 18m
£93–216

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

140Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from York to The Town Hall via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 30m.

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