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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Coventry to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Coventry and Shaftesbury is 157 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Shaftesbury bus from?

Coventry to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Coventry to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Coventry to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Coventry to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Shaftesbury is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Coventry to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 519+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Coventry to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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 Coventry to BasingstokeManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 49m
£63–129
Drive 112.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coventry to Shaftesbury112.9 mi
2h 25m
£28–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coventry to Basingstoke
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Row8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
7h 18m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station460 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lane035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hall29 / ...
7h 49m

Coventry to Shaftesbury by train and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coventry to Shaftesbury.

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Coventry to The Town Hall via Basingstoke, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 7h 49m.

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