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

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There are 4 ways to get from Andover to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Andover to Gillingham (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus bus Cr2 / ...
    1h 53m
    £17–33

  2. Train, bus via Salisbury

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Andover to Salisburytrain train London Waterloo - Salisbury / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Paul's Church to The Town Hallbus bus 27
    2h 17m
    £8–17

  3. Drive  38.6 mi

    1. Drive from Andover to Shaftesburycar car 38.6 mi
    45 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Andover to Shaftesburytaxi taxi 38.6 mi
    45 min
    £170–210

Andover to Shaftesbury by train and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Andover to Shaftesbury. However, you can take the train to Gillingham (Dorset), walk to Gillingham Station, then take the bus to The Town Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Andover to The Town Hall via Salisbury and St Paul's Church in around 2h 17m.

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