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Ten ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury

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Cheapest
By car (651 km)
7 h 14 min
651 km.
from $35
Fastest
Plane from Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport) to Shaftesbury (Bristol Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 14 min
651 km.
from $8.49
Bus
15 h 42 min
552 km.
from $171.04
Train via London
8 h 29 min
552 km.
from $341.52
Bus, Plane (Fly to Southampton Airport)
6 h 44 min
552 km.
from $237.88
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bristol Airport)
7 h 12 min
552 km.
from $139.51
Bus, Plane (Fly to Heathrow Airport)
7 h 39 min
552 km.
from $187.88
Train
10 h 23 min
552 km.
from $678.93
Train, Bus
11 h 30 min
552 km.

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$392.39

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$430.36

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Salisbury Reds

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Website:
salisburyreds.co.uk/
Bus from St Paul's Church to The
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Once daily

South West Coaches

Phone:
01935 475 872
Email:
Website:
southwestcoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Gillingham Station to The
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$4.30–$6.08

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$50.63
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from London Victoria to Ringwood
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$253.16–$822.76

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$151.89
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$45.57
Train from Salisbury to Gillingham
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$35.44
Train from Woking to Gillingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$126.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury is to bus which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 15h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via London Victoria, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shaftesbury is 641 km. The road distance is 651.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 29m and costs $260.87 - $423.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Shaftesbury bus from?

Edinburgh to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train via London, which costs $260.87 - $423.91 and takes 8h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shaftesbury is 652 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 455+ hotels available in Shaftesbury. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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