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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke station to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at The Town Hall via Bus Station and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Basingstoke and Shaftesbury is 62 miles. The road distance is 59.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Shaftesbury bus from?

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Shaftesbury train from?

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £27 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 76 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Shaftesbury is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 556+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury - 3 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, and bus

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

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best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
1h 51m
£27–56
Drive 59 mi
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1. Drive from Basingstoke to Shaftesburycar 59 mi
1h 6m
£15–21
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 76
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Blue Boar Rowbus 8
3. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
4h 57m

Basingstoke to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.9 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £24–55 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to The Town Hall via Bus Station and Blue Boar Row in around 4h 57m.

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