What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Taunton Town Centre Stop I, White Hart, Bus Station and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Barnstaple and Shaftesbury is 111 miles. The road distance is 93.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Shaftesbury bus from?

Barnstaple to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Shaftesbury train from?

Barnstaple to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 54 bus and line 58 bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Barnstaple to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Shaftesbury is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Barnstaple to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 54 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Barnstaple to Shaftesbury by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Gillingham (Dorset)train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
3h 52m
£48–102
Drive 93 mi
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1. Drive from Barnstaple to Shaftesburycar 93 mi
1h 57m
£23–33
Bus, line 54 bus, line 58 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to County Hallbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taunton Town Centre Stop I to White Hartbus 54
3. Take the bus from White Hart to Bus Stationbus 376
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 58
5. Take the bus from Gillingham Station to The Town Hallbus Cr2
6h 30m

Barnstaple to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 110 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to The Town Hall via Exeter St Davids, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Town Hall via County Hall, Taunton Town Centre Stop I, White Hart, Bus Station, Station Road, Templecombe, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 6h 30m.

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