Bus from Shaftesbury (Dorset) to Salisbury
2 direct routes · 71–89 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Salisbury as of 12:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Shaftesbury, 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 | ~89 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:35 | 17:50 | The Town Hall (E-bound) | New Canal (Stop U) | Donhead St Mary, Charlton, Ludwell, Berwick St John, Alvediston, Ebbesbourne Wake & 8 more |
| 27 | Salisbury Reds | ~71 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 08:43 | The Town Hall (E-bound) | Tesco (Stop K) | Donhead St Mary, Charlton, Ludwell, Brook Waters, Swallowcliffe, Fovant & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury to Salisbury?
2 routes run directly from Shaftesbury to Salisbury: the 29 (Salisbury Reds), the 27 (Salisbury Reds). The most frequent is the 29, 7 times each weekday — board at The Town Hall (E-bound) and get off at New Canal (Stop U), about 89 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Shaftesbury to Salisbury?
Between 71 minutes on the 27 and 89 on the 29, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Donhead St Mary, Charlton, Ludwell, Berwick St John and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Shaftesbury to Salisbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Shaftesbury to Salisbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.