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How to get fromAmesbury to Shaftesburyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Amesbury to Shaftesbury by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via New Canal

    best
    1. Take the bus from Police Station to Blue Boar Rowbus bus 8
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    2h 8m
    £15–28

  2. Drive 25.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amesbury to Shaftesburycar car 25.8 mi
    31 min
    £7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Amesbury to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 25.8 mi
    31 min
    £55–70

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Christ the King School to Railway Station Stop SBbus bus X4
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train train
    3. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2
    2h 16m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Library to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus bus 29 / ...
    2h 43m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 34.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Amesbury, England and Shaftesbury, Dorset, England?

You can take a bus from Library to The Town Hall via Blue Boar Row in around 2h 43m.

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