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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shaftesbury to Manchester

Composite routes from Shaftesbury to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 46 min
Car
329 km.
from $18
Other
6 h 26 min
274 km.
from $348.74
11 h 10 min
274 km.
from $98.89
5 h 48 min
Train, Plane
275 km.
from $177.28
8 h
Bus, Train
274 km.
from $5.43
7 h 51 min
Train, Plane
275 km.
from $139.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58
Train from Salisbury to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Ringwood to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$53.16
Bus from Birmingham to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Basingstoke to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoke
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$88.60
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Woking
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$126.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Bus operators

Salisbury Reds

Phone:
+44 1202 338420
Website:
salisburyreds.co.uk/
Bus from The Town Hall to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester is to bus which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Manchester. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Manchester?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Manchester is 413 km. The road distance is 330.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Manchester bus from?

Shaftesbury to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Ringwood station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Manchester?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Manchester is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Manchester bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Manchester is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Shaftesbury to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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