What is the cheapest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Newark on Trent and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Boundary Road and arriving at The Town Hall via Victoria Embankment, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Newark on Trent and Shaftesbury is 234 miles. The road distance is 168.4 miles.

How do I travel from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 56m and costs £45 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus from?

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is to train via London which takes 5h 56m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 507+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Newark on Trent 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's CrossBradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 56m
£50–164
Drive 167.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury167.4 mi
3h 32m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
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 / ...
11h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newark Castle to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisbury
4. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hall27
7h 13m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to BasingstokeNottingham - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 53m
£107–268

Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury by bus, train, foot, and subway

65Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Newark on Trent to Shaftesbury.

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Distance: 232.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Newark on Trent, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Castle Gate to The Town Hall via North Gate station, Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boundary Road to The Town Hall via Victoria Embankment, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 11h 30m.

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