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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Rossiter Road and arriving at The Town Hall via Market Place and Gillingham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Bath to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Bath and Shaftesbury is 68 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Bath to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Shaftesbury bus from?

Bath to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Rossiter Road station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Shaftesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Bath to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 57 bus, which costs £8 - £11 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Bath to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Bath to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Bath to Shaftesbury train arrive?

Bath to Shaftesbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salisbury station.

Can I drive from Bath to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Shaftesbury is 31 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Bath to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Bath to Shaftesbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Shaftesbury by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
2h 38m
£29–56
Drive 31.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Shaftesburycar 31.2 mi
46 min
£8–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
3h 21m
£22–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bath to Shaftesburytaxi 31.2 mi
46 min
£65–80
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Rossiter Road to Market Placebus D1
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
4h 4m
£9–10
Bus, line 57 bus via Market Place
1. Take the bus from Rossiter Road to Market Placebus D1
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Gillingham Stationbus 57
4h 18m
£9–10

Bath to Shaftesbury by train and bus

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.1 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to The Town Hall via Salisbury, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rossiter Road to The Town Hall via Market Place and Gillingham Station in around 4h 4m.

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