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

The cheapest way to get from York to Shaftesbury is to bus and train which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 37m.

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 11h 15m.

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 6h 5m.

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 6h 5m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 6h 5m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 15m.

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 576+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

York to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 - Yeovil Junction / ...
6h 5m
£93–173
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus 27
10h 37m
£52–85
Drive 239.8 mi
1. Drive from York to Shaftesburycar 239.8 mi
4h 40m
£60–86
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 - Yeovil Junction / ...
7h 1m
£125–202
Bus
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 / ...
11h 15m
£53–87

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

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Distance: 300 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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 6h 5m. 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 11h 15m.

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