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

The cheapest way to get from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Beaconsfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Maxwell Road and arriving at The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Beaconsfield and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Beaconsfield and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Marylebone station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Beaconsfield and Shaftesbury is 136 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury bus from?

Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury train from?

Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meeting House Lane station.

Where does the Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

There are 554+ hotels available in Shaftesbury.

Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, line 102 bus, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 57m
£56–132
Drive 90.8 mi
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1. Drive from Beaconsfield to Shaftesburycar 90.8 mi
1h 55m
£23–32
Line 102 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maxwell Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 102
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus Ra2
3. Take the train from Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
4h 35m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to The Town Hallbus 29 / ...
6h 11m

Beaconsfield to Shaftesbury by train, subway, and bus

140Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset) hourly. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maxwell Road to The Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, New Canal, and Blue Boar Row in around 6h 11m.

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