Bus from Salisbury to Shaftesbury (Dorset)
2 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 09:07, last bus 17:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shaftesbury (Dorset) as of 18:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Salisbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Salisbury Reds | ~80 min | 6 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 09:07 | 16:27 | Brown Street (S-bound) | The Town Hall (E-bound) | Coombe Bissett, Stratford Tony, Bishopstone, Stoke Farthing, Broad Chalke, Bowerchalke & 6 more |
| 27 | Salisbury Reds | ~72 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:42 | 17:47 | Clock Tower (NW-bound) | The Town Hall (E-bound) | Wilton, Barford St Martin, Compton Chamberlayne, Fovant, Swallowcliffe, Ansty & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Salisbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 29 bus or 27 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salisbury to Shaftesbury?
2 routes run directly from Salisbury to Shaftesbury: the 29 (Salisbury Reds), the 27 (Salisbury Reds). The most frequent is the 29, 6 times each weekday — board at Brown Street (S-bound) and get off at The Town Hall (E-bound), about 80 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salisbury to Shaftesbury?
Around 80 minutes on the 29, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Coombe Bissett, Stratford Tony, Bishopstone, Stoke Farthing and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Salisbury to Shaftesbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:07 and the last around 17:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salisbury to Shaftesbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.