How to get from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury by bus and train?

From Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury by bus and train

To get from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury in North Dorset, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Southampton Airport Parkway station to Salisbury station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the CR2 bus from Gillingham Station, Gillingham station to The Town Hall, Shaftesbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - CR2CR2
Walk to Shaftesbury
Leaves from Southampton Airport Parkway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southampton International Airport
    Spitfire Loop
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Salisbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Salisbury
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAYSOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Exeter St Davids
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gillingham (Dorset)
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gillingham Station, Gillingham
    ID doraptga
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - CR2CR2
    Wait for bus
    CR2
    Shaftesbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Town Hall, Shaftesbury
    ID doratjwa
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shaftesbury
    Walk to
    Shaftesbury
    High Street
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury

The distance between Southampton International Airport, North Dorset and Shaftesbury, North Dorset is approximately 55.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North Dorset – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southampton International Airport

Southampton International Airport is located at Spitfire Loop, North Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Airport Terminal, Southampton Airport.

Train stations close to Southampton International Airport:

  • Southampton Airport Parkway

Bus stations close to Southampton International Airport:

  • Swaythling
  • Eastleigh
  • St Denys

Public transport stations close to Shaftesbury, North Dorset

Shaftesbury is located at High Street, North Dorset and the nearest public transport station is Shaftesbury School, St James.

Bus stations close to Shaftesbury:

  • Shaftesbury School, St James
  • Health Centre, St James
  • Linden Park, St James

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line CR2.

  • Is there a direct train between Southampton International Airport and Shaftesbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury?

    The SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Salisbury station near Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh to Salisbury station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Salisbury station near Shaftesbury in North Dorset.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southampton International Airport to Shaftesbury by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh and Shaftesbury in North Dorset by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southampton International Airport to get to Shaftesbury?

    Get on the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Salisbury station near Southampton International Airport in Eastleigh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southampton International Airport and Shaftesbury?

    Get off the train at the Salisbury stop, which is closest to Shaftesbury in North Dorset.

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