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

The cheapest way to get from York to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 36m.

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 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between York and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from York to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Shaftesbury bus from?

York to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

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.

Train or bus from York to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from York to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the York to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

York to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 559+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 42m
£94–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Meeting House Lanebus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
10h 36m
£55–86
Drive 239.8 mi
1. Drive from York to Shaftesburycar 239.8 mi
4h 40m
£60–86
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 56m
£115–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York 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 / ...
8h 1m
£129–198
Train, bus via Manchester
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 22m
£104–189
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 56m
£122–300
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 St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train
7h 27m
£129–300
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 27m
£87–200

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

104Weekly Services

5h 42mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Terminal 5, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 10h 36m.

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